Bombardier to cut 2,200 jobs

Despite posting positive third-quarter earnings, company will reduce transportation workforce by 21%.

Employee walkout cripples SEPTA

Negotiations are ongoing between agency and union, while hundreds of thousands are without transit.

METRO Briefs

MARTA reminds riders to take precautions

Currently, there are no transportation related restrictions and federal officials have confirmed that at this time public transportation is no more or less safe than any other public place.

Hertz launches car program on Arizona campus

Members can access reserved cars on campus using a security code within a smart chip provided in their Hertz access card.

Gondolas considered for Georgetown transit overhaul

Proposal is part of effort to better connect area with local transportation. Other plans include streetcars and changes to the university's shuttle system.

Helping transit agencies create a COVID-19 exit strategy at no cost

An immediate return to previous levels of service will not be feasible in many cases, given the changes wrought by the pandemic that need to be addressed in transportation exit plans.

DART lands APTA Innovation Award

The award is given to a public transit agency demonstrating innovative concepts in the provision of public transportation services.

Minorities more likely to be cited by Metro Transit police for fare evasion, study says

Immediate actions being taken to address these disparities include, impartial policing classes, disabilities training, examining best practices and diversifying the police department.