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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

MassDOT, MBTA unveil 'Focus 40' transportation investment plan

The 35-page plan could bring a potential superstation and subway line extensions to Boston.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2018

L.A. Metro approves plan to improve Orange Line safety, capacity

The project is slated for groundbreaking in 2019 and opening in 2025.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

NYCT expanding some bus, rail service to accomodate demand

The changes will result in shorter wait times and reduced crowding on the lines at certain times.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2017

San Diego MTS introduces New Flyer artics on busy routes

The new 2017 XN60 low-floor buses manufactured by New Flyer, allow MTS to increase its capacity to transport riders along popular routes in the South Bay.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2017

San Diego's MTS bus service gets $2M boost

The changes to approximately 60 bus routes were approved by the MTS Board of Directors at its meeting on Thursday.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Metra to install inward-facing locomotive cameras

Congress in 2015 ordered the DOT to draft rules within two years to require passenger railroads to install inward-facing and outward-facing cameras in all locomotives and other operating compartments such as cab cars and Highliner cars.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2017

Public transit ridership up after Atlanta bridge collapse

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority reported a big rush hour jump in passengers on its northern rail lines Monday morning, up 50% to 73% as many commuters sought to avoid the highways altogether.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2016

Sound Transit approves 2017 service changes

Improvements include two additional peak Sounder south line round trip trains and 15,000 additional annual platform hours for ST Express bus service to meet growing demand and deliver voter-approved projects.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2016

Plans to improve Northeast Corridor service unveiled

Recommendation's include adding new tracks to increase the Northeast Corridor to four tracks in most locations, which would allow for more frequent and faster service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Union calls for change to MTA's Baltimore bus plan

"The People's Alternative to BaltimoreLink" would cost $287 million and includes a BRT system along 14 miles of streets and additional stops along busy routes.

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