BART, AC Transit workers may strike at same time

Union leaders said that they may call for one if no contract agreement is reached with BART and AC Transit. If a strike is called, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission plans to help increase other transportation options such as buses and ferries.

Olander Bus Service purchases refurbished Van Hool coaches

The two refurbished Van Hool coaches have renewed interiors, with new fabrics, along with LCD video monitors, Wi-Fi, 110 volt outlets, LED lighting, and black paint and graphic packages.

Michigan Flyer receives grant

The grant enables the service to increase from eight to 12 the number of daily round trips originating in East Lansing.

FMCSA proposes Safety Fitness Determination Rule

The proposal would replace the current three-tier federal rating system of “satisfactory–conditional–unsatisfactory” for federally regulated commercial motor carriers with a single determination of “unfit,” which would require the carrier to either improve its operations or cease operations.

Lawmakers promise fight over Amtrak funding

Bush proposes elimination of Amtrak funding, House T&I Committee voices resistance.

SEPTA to enhance security

Will increase police patrols, possibly expand force.

AASHTO launches new financing site

The site is designed to identify a comprehensive set of funding and financing mechanisms that can be used to generate investment for critical transportation projects.

Cubic, Calgary Parking strike collaborative marketing agreement

Cubic will integrate ParkPlus technology with its payment processing facilities, giving users the benefit of a simpler customer experience with the ability to manage a single transportation account for transit and parking.

Arnaud Legrand