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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

U. of Missouri officials visit college town bus systems

City of Columbia officials and student representatives are taking trips to three local college towns to learn more about their transit systems, as city proposes an $80 student fee to improve its own bus system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

U. of Toledo limits bus radio options

Officials ordered that radios be locked into one station with one volume setting after a student complained about a driver playing a far-right Christian political channel at a high volume.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

U. of New Mexico, local transit plot improvements

The ABQ RIDE's UNM bus pass program provides free bus rides for students, staff and faculty. Only a school I.D. is needed, along with the sticker provided by the Transportation Information Center.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

Calif. transit runs Nova ‘Smart Bus’ pilot for college

Using the larger bus on one of Santa Barbara City College's express routes will allow MTD officials to take another bus off the route, saving time and fuel costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2012

GSU plans to improve campus transit

The Department of Parking and Transportation plans to purchase new low-floor biodiesel buses and add a kiosk to one of the campus' busiest bus stops.

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2012

U. of Alabama grows fleet to keep pace with student population

Celebrating its fifth year, the University of Alabama’s Crimson Ride transit service recently signed a contract with Nova Bus for two buses per year over a five-year span to both replace vehicles and expand services.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

N.J. approves $8.1M rail study

Approved by the Delaware River Port Authority board of directors and supported by area political and business leaders, the 18-mile light rail line is seen as an engine of economic development and a link to Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2012

Louisiana State U. completes bus stop project

The two covered bus stops cost between $80,000 and $90,000 each.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2012

Sacramento State to improve late-night bus service

Sacramento Regional Transit system may extend its times of service and the university has begun running a late night shuttle within 10 miles of campus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2012

Iowa university bans party bus from campus

St. Ambrose University is banning Bar Hoppers, a party bus company that was picking up students on campus who were out drinking, due to concern over the welfare of students.

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