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Renewed the call for an extension of federal transit benefits since the congressional supercommittee that planned to reduce the deficit has disbanded. Benefits are slated to drop from $230 per month to $125 per month on Jan. 1.
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The policy addresses no-shows and late cancellations of reserved trips on paratransit service.
Read More →An advocacy group cited anomalies in how the board classified motorcoach operators and calculated fatality rates, raising doubts about the report's conclusion that curbside companies, including most Chinatown carriers, are about seven times more likely to have passenger deaths than companies using terminals.
Read More →The Washington State Patrol is requesting that the King County Prosecutor’s Office file two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of hit and run against driver Aleksandr Rukhlin who failed to stop at a red light and caused a collision that killed two people.
Read More →Each of the 20 vans operated by Royal Cab and Yellow Cab of D.C. features a special back-door ramp and hooks to secure a wheelchair or electric scooter.
Read More →The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has developed a systematic approach to modernizing its transit information systems. Planning includes evaluating current processes, replacing existing software and consulting with systems integration professionals.
Read More →In remarks to the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C., Secretary LaHood told the gathering of urban officials that the U.S. DOT has moved quickly to release funds to state offices and transit agencies.
Read More →Embrace opportunities of new transportation bill despite more complicated rules and regulations.
Read More →Rail authorities plan to stop more high-speed rail service due to scheduling concerns. The announcement came as a magazine reported that a crack had been found on the axle of a train. The manufacturer denied the claim.
Read More →The plan proposes a reformed business tax structure that would add significantly to federal revenues and increase funding for transportation by an average of about 38% per year.
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