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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

FTA makes $29M in grants available

The grants will help transit agencies strengthen operational safety, better withstand natural disasters and other emergencies, and improve emergency response capabilities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2013

Amtrak Police launches new reporting solution

Txt-a-Tip will follow similar response procedures that are in place when a report is called into the Amtrak Police 800 number. Passengers can now simply report suspected criminal or suspicious activity by sending a text to APD11 from a smartphone or to 27311 from a standard cell phone.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2013

Computer issues force NJ Transit NE Corridor train delay

As a precaution, trains were shut down for more than an hour on Wednesday. The agency is investigating the issue.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

D.C. Metro PD launches new texting service

Text Tips can be used to report unattended packages, suspicious activity, panhandling, solicitation, vending without a license, parking complaints, tips about investigations or other non-emergency matters.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2013

MTA approves credit for New Haven Line riders

The railroad also announced that service on the line will be increased to about 65% of normal on Wednesday.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

MV awards paratransit operator

Russel Roan, who has more than 17 years of experience at the Greenville, Ohio Transit System, has maintained an impeccable safety and customer service record.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

Nova wins 16-bus order for Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority and Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are renewing their fleet.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 24, 2013

2013 Women In Transportation: Joyce Rose

From the age of 12, Joyce Rose planned to teach music, which she did for a couple of years after she graduated college. She hadn’t foreseen a passion for legislation eventually leading her to down a different path to Capitol Hill.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

Detroit bus drivers demand more police protection

Rallying to demand safer buses after eight drivers were attacked by riders and hospitalized in the past nine months. The drivers hope the rally inspires Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to take steps to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Sun Van kills increased paratransit fare proposal

The decision was preceded by an hour of heart-wrenching testimony from parents of disabled children, advocates from local nonprofits and low-income senior citizens dependent on the paratransit service.

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