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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 8, 2023

INIT, CarMedialab Deliver Energy-Saving Software to C-TRAN

Having added 10 new all-electric buses to its fleet, C-TRAN has taken a major step toward achieving its goal of a completely zero-emission fleet by 2040.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2023

MBTA to Release RFQ for $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract

The agency is also further supporting the Commonwealth’s climate change goals and meeting Clean Energy Standard requirements by recommending that 30% of its power be supplied by Massachusetts solar and wind Renewable Energy Certificates

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Modern Security Tools Are Helping Address Public Transportation Challenges

Violence against New York City bus and subway workers is up 29% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles, assaults on bus and train drivers have risen 24% since 2021. And in Minneapolis, crime on public transportation is up 66% in the first quarter of 2023 alone.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 21, 2023

Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Improvement Program

The program allocates about $6.3 billion in funding to public transportation and rail programs over the next six years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 21, 2023

Stantec Hires Paula Gartner to Lead Transportation Business

Paula Gartner brings more than 30 years of engineering consulting experience to the role.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 13, 2023

Comfort's Transit Cookbook Now Available in Hardback

While we often see these top industry leaders on the evening news announcing some new rail expansion or responding to a crisis, here you get up close and personal with them as they share their favorite recipes.

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Safety Cornerby Dustin HindsJune 7, 2023

Bike Safety: Simple Tips to Safeguard Yourself on the Road

If you're looking for a budget-friendly transportation option that allows you to enjoy the warm spring weather, bicycling is a terrific option for the planet and for your health.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2023

Florida BCT's New Transit Center Lands LEED Certification

The center is the first LEED Transit Center in Florida and the first LEED Transit GOLD level in the U.S.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 18, 2023

Study Evaluates How to Kill Bacteria on Public Transportation

Led by the Vancouver Coastal Health medical microbiology team, researchers tested for virus-killing capabilities, including surrogates for COVID-19 and Noroviruses.

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Sharing the Road in Transportation Requires Merging More Women into the Lane

Even though we only officially honor the contributions of women during Women's History Month in March, we must remind ourselves throughout the year the road to celebrating women and greater diversity does not stop at this mile marker.

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