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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

CDTA continues late night service at Skidmore College

Prior to the launch of the service last September, the college and Saratoga Taxi maintained an arrangement to provide free rides for students returning to campus after 11 p.m. Free cabs are available to students between the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Mich. State student group calls for bus tracking app

CATA already has begun equipping its buses with GPS, which could save ASMSU money in the program's development. The app's development is still in its beginning stages.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

Court rules PATH immune in '93 WTC bombing case

New York State Court of Appeals decided that the agency is entitled to government immunity for its security measures at the parking garage in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Pa.’s Port Authority investing in customer service tools

Despite budget problems, the agency is looking to add customer service representatives and a new 24-hour interactive phone system to accommodate an increase in calls when it launches its electronic fare collection system next year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2011

Las Vegas paratransit to keep pass, increase fees

The fee will change from a variable charge based on time of day and distance traveled to a flat fare. A plan to eliminate monthly passes to save money was thwarted by a public outcry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

Apollo Video to provide surveillance in Md.

In addition to the RoadRunner systems currently on-board MCDOT's Ride On buses, the new systems will replace 118 existing transit surveillance systems and will also be installed in new buses, manufactured by Gillig, for a total of nearly 180 Apollo Video systems on-board the fleet.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

PB to manage New Orleans RTA streetcar construction

Team will be responsible for providing construction management and support staff throughout the construction and close-out phases. The firm will also monitor and control project schedule and budget.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

Port Authority hikes bus tolls 150 percent

NJ Transit and Coach USA will see a jump from $4 to $10 on all three Hudson River crossings. Officials say the increase is needed to cope with financial setbacks and complete multiple projects.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2011

SFRTA, Miami-Dade introduce regional fare product

Loaded on an EASY Card, the Regional Monthly Pass will allow for a seamless transfer between Tri-Rail and Miami-Dade Transit's Metrorail and Metrobus systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

Mich. MTA to power alt fueling facility via solar farm

The first phase of the project includes construction of a first-of-its-kind hydrogen, propane and electric fueling station at a cost of $3.5 million.

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