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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

Baylor app to track after-hours shuttle

Students can view live GPS data of the location of the After Hours shuttle by downloading the free Ride Systems app for both iPhone and Droid at the school's website. The system provides the location of the shuttle updated every 10 seconds.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

O-U Transit reaches ridership record

Ridership reached 81,964 passenger boardings — mostly represented by staff, faculty and students — which is a significant jump from the previous record of 55,428. The system plans to acquire three more used buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

SORTA, Ky. transit offering discount passes to colleges

Making free and discounted rides available to students and faculty at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Northern Kentucky University, and Gateway Community & Technical College.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

First Transit secures 3 U. contracts

Will operate fixed-route campus shuttle service for Buffalo State and East Georgia State College. Renewed shuttle service for College of Staten Island.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2012

Miss. DOT OKs $2M for transit to state U.

The bus system, called Starkville MSU Area Rapid Transit, will connect the city of Starkville to the Mississippi State University campus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

First Transit N.Y. universities contract extended

The contract will consist of three locations that house students from the University of Buffalo and those in the State of New York University (SUNY) System.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Consolidated transits could extend Clemson U. service

The idea surfaces at a time when both bus systems have been put into the same federal classification, meaning they will have to share federal funding for the first time.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Rutgers U. bus service makes safety changes

The idea is to create a safety zone with the buses so cars and other buses won’t be inclined to go around through the crosswalk.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

Zipcar opens at Gonzaga University

Each car is equipped with an electronic locking system that allows students to book car use online 24 hours a day. It costs $7.50 an hour or $69 a day, which pays for mileage, gas and insurance.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2012

UT Survey: New developments for the Fall semester

Taking measures to accommodate growing ridership, dealing with driver staffing shortages and introducing new bus routes and vehicle features are keeping university transit operators busy as the Fall semester gets under way.

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