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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

$1.2B Canadian light rail project moving forward

The project will help transform Finch Avenue West into a vibrant community, accessible to motorists, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. The LRT service will also move more people, faster through the busy Finch West corridor than the existing bus service.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

VRE making first service expansion in 23 years

The $3.4 million North Virginia station is the first of several major projects the agency is pursuing as part of its goal to double ridership by 2040. Next month, it will launch a mobile app to give riders the option of purchasing and showing tickets via smartphones, and it will add a train to the Fredericksburg Line this summer.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

Minn. Metro Transit's police force growing with system

Already doubling its force over the last three years, Metro Transit Police Chief John Harrington wants to add nearly 100 more officers over the next five years.  

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

Former MBTA chief: System fix, expansion 'tall order'

Rich Davey said plans for a $2.2 billion commuter rail extension and fixing the system without raising new taxes will be difficult.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Stertil-Koni to expand lift production capabilities

Has purchased a 4.5 acre parcel adjacent to its current manufacturing plant in Streator, Ill.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2014

Va. could see 3rd daily train route by 2017

The train, as envisioned, would depart from Lynchburg and head to Washington, D.C. and New York before returning the next day.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2014

CEO: Wanderu now covering 70% of U.S.

In anticipation of the launch of bus trip booking site Wanderu in the city, the Cleveland Scene spoke to its Co-Founder and CEO Polina Raygorodskaya, who discussed how her dislike of the flying experience drove her to creating the website.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2014

Prevost expands Richmond, B.C. parts facility

Now stocks 4,600 items in the Richmond warehouse, more than $800,000 worth of inventory. The expansion will increase parts availability and shorten the lead time to get parts to their west coast customers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2013

Houston Metro launches light rail extension

Agency estimates nearly 1,800 jobs have been created during construction of the two new light rail lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2013

Transit weighing options along U. of Buffalo corridor

New bus service, extending Metro Rail or bus rapid transit could all be considered.

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