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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2019

L.A. Metro FY20 balanced budget includes $587M increase

Budget highlights include $1.844 billion for bus and rail operations and $2.378 billion for various capital projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

HDR acquires Calthorpe Associates

The company is internationally recognized for innovative leadership in regional planning, urban design, and TOD.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

SFMTA names new director of transit

Julie Kirschbaum has more than 20 years of transportation experience and was selected in 2017 as chief transportation officer.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Palm Tran's executive director spends day working customer service

Clinton B. Forbes spent hours on the phone assisting fixed-route riders with questions, directions, and other transit needs.

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Safety Cornerby Steve MentzerMay 24, 2017

How Using One-Third Rule Helps Bus Operators Manage Intersections

I’ve been noticing a rising number of folks — driving vehicles of all types — rushing through intersections after the signal has reached a full and solid red.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2017

N.C. Durham-Orange light rail project plans reports, vote for April

The FTA told GoTriangle in a recent email that the two counties involved must be committed to paying at least 30% of the project’s local cost, or $371.1 million, before the project can be approved for engineering work.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2017

New mobility website to track Washington, D.C. traffic congestion

The dynamic web tool shows the District’s state of mobility for surface transportation modes and outlines DDOT’s recommendations for managing and operating built infrastructure to meet growing demand.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2016

Therese McMillan named chief planning officer for L.A. Metro

During her years as acting FTA adminstrator, McMillan has led reform in transit safety, capital planning and oversight, civil rights, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and efforts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Porcari named president of U.S. Advisory Services at WSP | PB

Will direct the firm’s strategic consulting services across all market sectors, including buildings, transportation and infrastructure, industrial and energy, and environment. 

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2015

Mayor, transit officials discuss plans for Pope Francis visit to Philadelphia

With as many as two million people expected to hit the city during the event, Mayor Nutter said Philadelphians should be prepared to walk a few miles or more, since private vehicles will not be a viable option and public transportation routes and schedules will be altered for efficiency and capacity purposes.

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