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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2012

U.S. DOT releases $77M in research, education grants

Will fund 22 University Transportation Centers to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

First Transit's operation Cap Metro wins COMTO award

The award, which was for Cap Metro's University of Texas shuttle service, recognizes the dedication and innovation displayed by businesses within the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Web Extra: How are you preparing your alt-fuel fleet for winter?

University transit system operators from Illinois, Indiana and Virginia discuss fuel storage and heating.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Wash. State riders to benefit from AVL, GPS mapping

When the AVL system is fully integrated, riders will be able to look online to see where buses are located, see if there are delays, and see the exact times for pick-up and delivery to their destinations. New phone applications are also being developed to streamline the information.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

LaHood to speak at Lincoln Memorial U. graduation

Will also receive LMU's highest tribute, the Lincoln Diploma of Honor, during the commencement ceremony.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Yale preparing for winter season

The new communications and cancellation decisions put in place were prompted by the 19 inches of snow on Jan. 12, 2011, which canceled Yale Shuttle operations for much of the day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Carnegie Mellon U. expands bus tracking app

Now available for Android as well as iPhones, the app,Tiramisu allows riders to tell other riders where and how full buses are. Since its July debut, riders have provided information about more than 11,500 trips.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

UConn unveils shuttle to health center

Created to connect researchers and students who need to commute between the Health Center and the Storrs campus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Staten Island wants MTA to make on-campus drop offs

Officials have asked the transit authority to extend the college's two current routes into the campus to help students get to where they want to go more quickly.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2011

W. Kentucky U. finds new provider for airport shuttle

The university has provided the service on and off for about five years, but past providers have not worked out. Feedback on the switch has been favorable thus far.

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