Caltech honored for ridesharing program

The California Institute of Technology’s commuter programs received the Blue Diamond Award from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Every year, the award is given to a leader in ridesharing.

D.C. DOT issues RFQ for integrated premium transit system

The system, which includes a streetcar network, local bus provisions, and both existing and new transit facilities, is designed to link neighborhoods with attractive transportation alternatives.

NJ Transit joins 'Close Call Project'

In this program, employees can report "close call" incidents without fear of sanction or penalty from the railroad or the federal government.

Christopher L. Crawford

Marketing campaign spreads 'love' to boost bus, rail ridership

At the Denton County (Texas) Transportation Authority (DCTA), we’re constantly looking for unique ways to engage with passengers, generate brand awareness and increase ridership. This year with Valentine’s Day being on a Saturday, we saw a great opportunity to launch a campaign in which passengers could ride DCTA’s A-train commuter rail and Connect Bus for free on Valentine’s Day all day by saying “Be Mine” to the agency’s rail and bus operators. With low-trending ridership in February, we needed to find a way to increase ridership and brand awareness within Denton County and surrounding cities. Launching the Valentine’s Day promotion definitely would help us achieve this.

Long Beach Transit chief receives top APTA award

Laurence (Larry) W. Jackson, in his fortieth year as a leader and innovator at the Calif.-based transit system, was named the “Outstanding Public Transportation Manager” for 2012.

U. of Virginia to roll out bike-sharing program

A $350,000 grant from the Virginia DOT, as well as subsidies from UVa’s department of parking and transportation and membership fees, will fund the program.

FASTLANE grant applications total more than $7B

The program was established in the FAST Act to fund critical freight and highway projects across the country.

Real-Time Information: Now Arriving

To expand customer service and ridership, transit properties are investing in high-tech methods of providing passengers with real-time information via displays, annunciator systems, the Internet and e-mail.