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Succeeding Lawrence K. Meckler, who retires Friday after holding the post for 12 years, Kimberley A. Minkel is the first woman to head the region's public transit system.
Read More →Collaborating on a feasibility study for advanced transit options and Ann Arbor Transit Authority’s transit master plan, which aims to enhance the city’s bus system.
Read More →Gov. Ed Rendell proposed the funding to help the Port Authority of Allegheny County provide public transit service while it works out a funding crisis. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will vote on the proposal later this month.
Read More →Santa Rosa Transit, a year-long pilot program, features 28 stops at various shopping centers and government buildings. Santa Rosa County received $78,000 in U.S. DOT funding and allocated $33,140 for the program.
Read More →The discount card program, which is subsidized by the college, is intended to lessen traffic congestion, free up valuable parking on and near campus, and reduce transportation costs for students.
Read More →Shasta College and the Redding Area Bus Authority plan to start a pilot program during the spring semester allowing students to use identification cards to ride the bus system for free.
Read More →Maryland-based TransIT Services was recognized for serving more than 800 passengers for $50,000 less than a previous year via system efficiencies, while the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority's express bus service was honored for reaching its goal of removing peak trips to reduce congestion.
Read More →After Richland County’s proposed penny sales tax increase for bus operations and transportation improvements was voted down in the Nov. 2 elections, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority may be forced to cut transportation for the disabled.
Read More →The system provides a high-accuracy GPS-based position of the bus within the authorized shoulders and gives feedback to drivers through physical and visual enhancements.
Read More →Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority is discussing with the freight rail company the possibility of sharing rail lines. The aim is to accommodate trains with heavier, faster equipment than light rail to better serve riders.
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