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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lessons learned from past rail accidents. CVS reimburses N.Y. MTA for overcharging staff. Bus travel rediscovered by young.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2009

Nova Bus to supply N.Y. MTA fleet

The LFS Artic buses feature a stainless steel structure, a particulate filter that reduces emissions and a time-tested front door access ramp for mobility impaired passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

ARRA to fund Maryland MTA parking upgrades

Falls Road Light Rail station improvements include increasing parking capacity from 97 spaces to 197 spaces as well as new lighting, landscaping and signs.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

N.Y. MTA pilots Bronx express service

The pilot aims to shorten travel times, with enhanced service operating for a one-hour period during the weekday morning rush.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2009

Williams named interim MTA executive director/CEO

A labor lawyer by training, she has served as president of Long Island Bus and the LIRR during a combined 15 years at the MTA.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2009

METRO Briefs

Witnesses: BART transit officer seemed shocked. Fare evaders exploiting N.Y. MTA bus service. CATS transit chief heads to San Antonio.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

NY MTA approves fare increase

Base subway fares will go up to $2.25 from $2.00 and monthly bus and subway cards will go up to $89 from $81.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2009

Sander steps down from NY MTA

Thursday’s passage of legislation that joins the chairman and CEO positions at the MTA. Sander's resignation is effective May 22, 2009, ending a tenure that began January 1, 2007.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

SFMTA solicits bid for stimulus projects

The first project going to bid, which has been allocated $16 million in ARRA funding, will directly improve vehicle availability, service reliability and performance by rehabilitating approximately 40 standard and 20 articulated Muni buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

METRO Briefs

Sec. LaHood orders coach safety review. Lockheed sues for release from N.Y. MTA contract. Tri-Rail faces service cuts.

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