Every year U.S. public transportation use saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline.
Digital signage will run messages daily offering a help line call and text number, while announcements will be made at key transit stations and will expand to cars and bus stations.
The George Benson streetcars, named after the City Councilmember who brought them to the city, have been stored in a warehouse since being taken out of service in 2005.
Musician James Murphy’s plan is to give each New York MTA turnstile a unique sound, which he says could change the users experience from being a “nightmare” to a “beautiful time.”
Congratulations to METRO Magazine on celebrating its 110th year of serving the rail and transit industry! I was excited and, frankly, stunned to learn that I was named one of METRO’s 20 “Most Influential People of the Decade” as part of the magazine’s observance of this milestone. Being included in the company of these well-known and respected transportation professionals and policymakers is a rewarding and humbling experience, and underscores the benefits of working together to further improve the safety and efficiency of public transportation.
Ambassadors are positioned at key Blue Line locations in two shifts, Monday through Friday, when accidents are likely to occur, to answer questions and to warn and educate pedestrians and passengers about the dangers of standing too close to the tracks.
Keith Parker noted that services need to be fixed in order to gain support for system expansion.
A local advocacy group, which supports the campaign, has logged complaints about parents with strollers refusing to yield seats.
Metro asked students to focus their efforts on campaign and research projects designed to strengthen the relationship between the transit system and the university, increase public awareness of light rail, and encourage student and faculty support for more than 500 businesses located along the North, East End and Southeast lines.
The Smart Move campaign is endorsed by 86 committed partners around the world. The Motorcoach Marketing Council will disseminate and share Smart Move campaign and marketing materials, fact sheets, videos and best practices with its motorcoach operators and campaign supporters to strengthen the Smart Move outreach to politicians, media, and the general public.