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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

U. of Minnesota bike trail still on hold

The city has had problems acquiring the land for the bikeway.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

Fabulous Coach Lines to provide service for U. of Florida football games

Coaches feature a host of guest pleasing amenities including comfortable reclining seats, footrests, armrests and an onboard lavatory.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

Web Extra: New Monterey, Calif. route to connect University, community

Will provide a direct route to and from the city of Salinas — where 25 percent of registered students live — as well as shopping and other commercial locations. Vehicles are equipped with bike racks and wheelchair lifts to ensure more convenience for students.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2010

Study: Fed transit funding to boost Calif. economy

Although the U.S. rail manufacturing industry is small — the report's authors estimate its employment at between 10,000 and 14,000 employees — industry analysts expect it to grow due to pent-up demand for intercity and urban rail service.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

U. of Maryland, MTA hash out purple line placement

University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Students expected to fuel Edmonton ridership boom

Opening of a south extension to the system in 2009 has given ridership numbers a huge boost.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Iowa university, transit ops to add NextBus technology

WebTech Wireless will equip the University of Iowa, Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit per five-year contracts with a total value of $700,000.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2010

Study: Wheelchair passengers' injuries due to misuse of restraints

Accident data showed that in most of the crashes the wheelchairs were secured, however, seat belts weren't always used or fastened the right way; and in some instances, people slid from under lap belts and were injured.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

U of Vt. may end late night bus service

A late night bus intended to safely transport students to their dorms may soon be canceled because many students are getting on the bus drunk, looking for a ride to continue partying, administrators say.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

Georgetown students vote to fund weekend shuttle

The move to allocate additional money to the account that funds the shuttle was hotly debated among student association members. Members voted to add $5,000 to the rapidly shrinking account.

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