Transystems acquires company, expands services

Multisystems Inc. specializes in transit service planning, fare policy and technology, Intelligent Transportation Systems, ADA and paratransit consulting.

Laidlaw awarded Delaware, Illinois service contracts

Services to include fixed route and paratransit.

Sec. LaHood proposes new rail safety bill

The Obama Administration’s Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2009 would authorize the Secretary to establish and enforce minimum federal safety standards for rail transit systems — effectively breaking through the 1965 prohibition.

N.Y. MTA votes to end Long Island bus contract

The decision follows a recent public hearing where riders voiced opposition to the privatization plan.

Boston's T to offer commuter rail info app

Plans to launch apps in late May providing commuter rail passengers with real-time info on train arrivals.

U.S. DOT tightens measures to improve bus safety

Will require more rigorous CDL testing standards, seek new rules to strengthen passenger carrier and driver compliance with federal safety regulations, and empower consumers to review safety records of bus companies before booking.

METRO Briefs

Gemalto to provide 3.5M smart cards to MBTA

Cards will be used for MBTA’s electronic ticketing initiative.

NTSB issues report on Metra derailment in 2003

Board concludes that engineer was distracted and missed signal. It repeats call for positive train control.