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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

L.B. Foster to equip New England rail group

Company landed a $5.3 million contract by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to supply 5,561 tons of rail for the Downeaster-Portland North Project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

NABI delivers first of 12 CNG buses to Birmingham

The purchase of the new buses is being made in part by ARRA economic stimulus funding program. To expedite the process, BJCTA was able to turn to another agency who allowed them to contract for some unused options.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2010

Web Extra: Indiana U. Campus Bus transports a record 3.5M riders

The down economy has caused a large spike in student enrollment, boosting ridership numbers. Without federal or state funds to purchase additional buses, the system has had to find other ways to accommodate more riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Local ITN affiliate receives grant for Nevada senior, disabled transport service

The $101K grant will help provide ride services to seniors and visually impaired adults living in Henderson and other parts of the Southeast Las Vegas Valley.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2010

Buffalo bus driver saves 10 from fire

Immediately gets back behind the wheel to finish his route.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Ohio's OCTA selects RouteMatch ITS program

The company will be converting OCTA from an outdated passenger transportation management software system that they have been using for 10 years to RouteMatch TS transit management software.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

South Florida agency wins accounting award

The certificate is awarded to government units and public employee retirement systems whose CAFRs achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

Martha's Vineyard to use Trapeze/AssetWorks system

Island-based transit agency provides year-round public transit service to six towns: Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury and West Tisbury.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

Allegheny officials: Freezing, cutting salaries no solution

On Tuesday, the authority's board will discuss service cuts, fare increases and layoffs that could fill a $50.6 million gap in next year's budget caused by rising personnel costs and falling state assistance.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Southern Calif. transit adds SmartPark solar panels

System consists of a fixed structure that provides outdoor covered parking with a minimal amount of installation work. The end results will be a savings in operating costs of more than $90,000 at current electricity rates.

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