http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948818/pa-transit-union-unhappy-in-talks Drivers and mechanics for the Westmoreland County Transit Authority could take a strike vote in the summer if negotiations for a new labor contract produce no results, union officials said Thursday night. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948818/pa-transit-union-unhappy-in-talks http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948816/ct-metro-north-workers-hire-a-lawyer-to-pursue-damages-in-train-collision Seven Metro-North workers who were injured in Friday's derailment are filing a claim with the commuter railroad that could lead to a federal lawsuit. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:29:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948816/ct-metro-north-workers-hire-a-lawyer-to-pursue-damages-in-train-collision http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948828/va-private-plan-for-light-rail-wont-add-up-hrt-says The region's public transit authority says a private proposal to extend light rail to Virginia Beach contains "as many questions as answers," doesn't address the regulatory complications it could trigger, and features a questionable choice for its lead... Fri, 24 May 2013 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948828/va-private-plan-for-light-rail-wont-add-up-hrt-says http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948822/ca-funding-okd-for-light-rail-station-in-leimert-park After years spent fighting for a light-rail station in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles community members got their wish Thursday with the approval of full funding for a stop in the heart of L.A.'s African American community. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:51:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948822/ca-funding-okd-for-light-rail-station-in-leimert-park http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948817/tn-what-to-do-about-those-leftover-shelters-on-the-ut-campus Hubert Smith's effort to get city-owned bus shelters back from the University of Tennessee may end soon, and not the way he wanted. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:16:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948817/tn-what-to-do-about-those-leftover-shelters-on-the-ut-campus http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948815/ca-bart-board-votes-to-allow-bikes-on-rush-hour-trains Another barrier to taking bicycles on board BART trains is falling with the removal of a ban on riders taking their bikes on trains during rush hour. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:53:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948815/ca-bart-board-votes-to-allow-bikes-on-rush-hour-trains http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948825/ny-lirrs-cannonball-to-hamptons-may-sell-out The Long Island Rail Road has a piece of advice for travelers looking to take the first ever nonstop train from Penn Station to the Hamptons this afternoon: Be early. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:53:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948825/ny-lirrs-cannonball-to-hamptons-may-sell-out http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948827/pa-train-to-harrisburg-supported State leaders are committing $3.8 million a year to save a passenger rail route that Amtrak acknowledges is "not as efficient or as useful as it might be." Fri, 24 May 2013 07:53:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948827/pa-train-to-harrisburg-supported http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948821/ca-santa-cruz-residents-weigh-in-on-transportation-in-2035 The future of the Monterey Bay region was the focus of a public workshop Thursday with local residents invited to share a vision of how they hope to get around by 2035 -- whether by car, bike, bus, rail or another form of public transit. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:51:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948821/ca-santa-cruz-residents-weigh-in-on-transportation-in-2035 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948823/nc-city-budget-proposal-includes-new-bus-service A majority of property owners in Winston-Salem would see a decrease in their city tax bill, new bus service would start on Sundays and most city employees could receive a merit-pay increase of 1.5 percent, under a proposed budget released Thursday that... Fri, 24 May 2013 07:51:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948823/nc-city-budget-proposal-includes-new-bus-service http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948820/wa-transit-board-approves-hilltop-link-extension The Sound Transit Board of Directors made it official Thursday, unanimously affirming the Tacoma City Council's choice of a 2.3-mile light rail extension that runs through the heart of the Hilltop on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:51:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948820/wa-transit-board-approves-hilltop-link-extension http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10948661/qstraint-qstraint-velocity-xpress-remote-release-option QStraint has announced the availability of a new option for its award winning QPOD the first fully integrated wheelchair securement station. The Velocity XPress is a mechanical remote release option that eliminates the need for electrical... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10948661/qstraint-qstraint-velocity-xpress-remote-release-option http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948613/ca-bill-spraul-named-chief-operating-officer-for-metropolitan-transit-system-transit-services Bill Spraul, a 30-year veteran of the transportation industry, has been hired as the chief operating officer of the Metropolitan Transit Systems Transit Services division, which is responsible for the entire bus operations of MTS. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:38 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948613/ca-bill-spraul-named-chief-operating-officer-for-metropolitan-transit-system-transit-services http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948574/in-transpo-builds-on-strong-2012 The South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (TRANSPO) recently announced a major reduction in accidents and an increase in ridership from 2011 to 2012. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:24 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948574/in-transpo-builds-on-strong-2012 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948551/oh-metro-promotes-donaghy-to-transit-operations-director Shawn Donaghy, a Pierce Township resident, was promoted to Metros director of transit operations on May 20. 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Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:09 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948523/axiomteks-3rd-gen-intel-core-digital-signage-player-supports-triple-displays-dsb500-870hm http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948413/ma-former-t-supervisor-had-no-license-for-5-years A former T bus supervisor drove T vehicles for five years with a suspended driver's license -- a clear violation of the authority's rules -- the Herald has learned. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948413/ma-former-t-supervisor-had-no-license-for-5-years http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948412/fl-leaders-of-county-cities-map-hillsborough-transit-strategies Three years after Hillsborough County voters killed a transit-tax referendum, county commissioners joined the mayors of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City on Wednesday to begin mapping out a new transportation plan they can sell to voters. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:24:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948412/fl-leaders-of-county-cities-map-hillsborough-transit-strategies http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948415/iowa-city-proposes-cuts-to-seats-transit-for-elderly-disabled Iowa City is proposing cutting Sunday service and discounted fares from a public transit service for the elderly and people with disabilities. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10948415/iowa-city-proposes-cuts-to-seats-transit-for-elderly-disabled http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948339/us-transportation-secretary-lahood-announces-37-billion-in-additional-hurricane-sandy-disaster-relief-aid-for-transit-agencies $1.3 billion will help hardest-hit NY, NJ agencies deal with future disasters. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:07:16 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948339/us-transportation-secretary-lahood-announces-37-billion-in-additional-hurricane-sandy-disaster-relief-aid-for-transit-agencies http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948219/de-dart-kicks-off-2013-resort-transit-bus-service-today Delaware Transit Corporation CEO Lauren Skiver, along with beach area officials and transportation partners kicked-off the start of the 2013 Resort Transit season May 23 at the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. 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Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:56 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948055/public-transportation-users-predict-big-increases-in-the-use-of-smartphones-paperless-travel-and-social-media-new-accenture-survey-reveals http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948006/il-rta-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-to-receive-informational-mailing-about-transition-to-ventra The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) began mailing notices today, notifying its customers about the transition of RTAs reduced fare, ride free and ADA paratransit programs to Ventra. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:40:21 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10948006/il-rta-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-to-receive-informational-mailing-about-transition-to-ventra http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947999/wts-international-names-hdr-employer-of-the-year HDR, Inc. has been named the 2013 Employer of the Year by WTS International. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:27:44 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947999/wts-international-names-hdr-employer-of-the-year http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947947/oh-first-transit-director-recognized-by-xavier-university Ashley McNamara receives prestigious alumni award. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04:26 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947947/oh-first-transit-director-recognized-by-xavier-university http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947905/this-summer-vacation-season-brings-seven-percent-more-tourists-to-cities-and-public-transportation-than-last-year 70 million plan to Travel Like a Local and use public transit in U.S. cities this summer with Millennials leading the way. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:03 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947905/this-summer-vacation-season-brings-seven-percent-more-tourists-to-cities-and-public-transportation-than-last-year http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947884/ny-mark-patterson-named-president-of-lk-comstock-national-transit-inc RailWorks Corp. announced May 20 that Mark Patterson has been named president of its transit systems subsidiary L.K. Comstock National Transit Inc. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:33 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10947884/ny-mark-patterson-named-president-of-lk-comstock-national-transit-inc http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10947865/on-purse-taken-after-womans-subway-death In the crowded chaos of the morning rush hour, a woman died by jumping onto the tracks at the College subway station, leaving her purse behind on the platform. As confusion reigned in the underground, another woman walked over, took it - and left. 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