RATP Dev USA names new CEO

Arnaud Legrand has directed technical teams and projects for 21 years in complex transit operations, such as railway tests and aeronautical maintenance. 

Setra delivers S 417s to Columbia, Mo., operation

Coach also features leather seats, a GPS system and Setra's scenic view system.

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APTA set to honor GM's Wagoner as outstanding business executive

Richard Wagoner, chairman and CEO of General Motors, will receive the first-ever Outstanding Business Executive of the Year Award from APTA at its annual show in Atlanta.

Travelers encounter longer bus, rail travel schedules

From 1995 to 2002, scheduled travel time lengthened for direct service in 61% of rail markets and 52% of bus markets.

Ann Arbor, Mich.'s TheRide approves $30M budget

The budget maintains and improves TheRide's core services, appropriately funds TheRide's 2012 work plan and allows TheRide to continue to support the implementation of the countywide Transit Master Plan.

David Armstrong

Valley Metro kicks off light rail construction

The 3.2 mile extension is another significant step in the development of a regional transportation network in the Valley. Expansion of light rail is also under way in Central Mesa and is expected to be complete in 2015.

Registration extended for relationship-building event, TBX 2019

Senior-level transit and paratransit employees who qualify will receive a full grant to attend that includes travel and education.