http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945137/ca-sfmta-unveils-bay-area-bike-share-and-announces-open-house The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation in the city, today announced that the first phase of the regional bicycle sharing program, led by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:54 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10945137/ca-sfmta-unveils-bay-area-bike-share-and-announces-open-house http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10944835/nv-rtc-coca-cola-marianas-supermarkets-and-clark-county-school-district-award-high-school-seniors-with-ipads The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), Coca-Cola, Marianas Supermarkets, and the Clark County School District recognized and awarded 20 high school seniors throughout the valley with iPads for winning its annual essay... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:48 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10944835/nv-rtc-coca-cola-marianas-supermarkets-and-clark-county-school-district-award-high-school-seniors-with-ipads http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10944708/trimet TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland, Ore., metro area. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:26 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10944708/trimet http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10944641/eic-solutions-inc-fully-programmable-digital-temperature-control Provides a reliable means for highly accurate temperature regulation Increases temperature accuracy Faster cooling cycles Fri, 17 May 2013 09:08:42 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10944641/eic-solutions-inc-fully-programmable-digital-temperature-control http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10944584/az-gannett-fleming-celebrates-phx-sky-train-opening The new PHX Sky Train people-mover system serves as a prototype for airports seeking modern transit solutions. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:05 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10944584/az-gannett-fleming-celebrates-phx-sky-train-opening http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943242/ma-siemens-to-install-led-streetlights-in-four-communities-through-mapc-program Arlington, Chelsea, Natick and Woburn will save more than $300K in combined lighting costs. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:35 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10943242/ma-siemens-to-install-led-streetlights-in-four-communities-through-mapc-program http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942849/ma-10-million-for-railroad-bridge-repairs-on-way Ten million dollars is on its way to repair the old downtown railroad bridge across the Merrimack River. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942849/ma-10-million-for-railroad-bridge-repairs-on-way http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942862/where-americans-want-to-live-new-urban-land-institute-report-america-in-2013-explores-housing-transportation-community-preferences Survey Suggests Strong Demand for Compact Development Wed, 15 May 2013 08:57:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10942862/where-americans-want-to-live-new-urban-land-institute-report-america-in-2013-explores-housing-transportation-community-preferences http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10942582/transit-alliance-of-middle-tennessee Tue, 14 May 2013 14:34:34 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10942582/transit-alliance-of-middle-tennessee http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10942558/united-states-public-interest-research-group-education-fund-us-pirg-education-fund U.S. PIRG Education Fund conducts research and public education on behalf of consumers and the public interest. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:20:09 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10942558/united-states-public-interest-research-group-education-fund-us-pirg-education-fund http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10941220/nc-new-charlotte-streetcar-plan-coming-monday In an effort to breathe life into Charlotte's stalled streetcar plan, City Manager Ron Carlee has rebranded the electric trolley line. And most important, he will present City Council a new plan Monday night to pay for a 2.5-mile extension. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10941220/nc-new-charlotte-streetcar-plan-coming-monday http://www.masstransitmag.com/video/10941208/new-flyer-midi-unveiling New Flyer unveils its Midi at the 2013 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference. Mon, 13 May 2013 07:47:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/video/10941208/new-flyer-midi-unveiling http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10940121/complete-coach-works-zeps-electric-bus ZEPS: Zero emission propulsion system Remanufactured bus rebuilt to like-new condition Reduces waste at land fills and saves money incorporates state-of-the-art electronic propulsion system Thu, 09 May 2013 17:11:11 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/product/10940121/complete-coach-works-zeps-electric-bus http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939509/wi-gop-lawmakers-offer-plan-to-kill-milwaukees-streetcar-project Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee intend to approve a measure Thursday that would bar utility ratepayers from having to bear any costs for a proposed streetcar in Milwaukee -- a provision that likely would kill the project. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10939509/wi-gop-lawmakers-offer-plan-to-kill-milwaukees-streetcar-project http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939237/kinergypower-international-announces-successful-test-of-kiner-rail-product KinergyPower International and KinergyPowerUSA join in announed the debut of KinerRail, a unique product designed to harvest energy from the motion and weight of trains. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:06 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10939237/kinergypower-international-announces-successful-test-of-kiner-rail-product http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10939239/kinergypower KinergyPower is a U.S. patented alternative energy system that captures kinetic energy from the weight and momentum of decelerating traffic and converts it into clean, reliable, renewable electricity. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:20:35 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/company/10939239/kinergypower http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938818/ca-transit-oriented-plan-for-petaluma-delayed-over-smart-comments An ambitious transit-oriented planning model for Petaluma's downtown and river area will return to the City Council with modifications after concerns were raised on several fronts late Monday night. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:51:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938818/ca-transit-oriented-plan-for-petaluma-delayed-over-smart-comments http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938008/il-housing-growth-slowing-around-cta-metra-rail-stations-researchers-say Despite the high-selling prices of residences located near public transit, the creation of new housing has lagged in sections of the Chicago area near CTA and Metra rail stations, compared with more robust development in transit zones in New York... Tue, 07 May 2013 07:19:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10938008/il-housing-growth-slowing-around-cta-metra-rail-stations-researchers-say http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10940110/the-t-launches-city-wide-bike-share-program-in-fort-worth The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) has become the first transit agency in the United States to develop a bike share program, as Fort Worth B-Cycle officially rolled out more than 300 bikes and nearly 30 bike stations throughout central Fort... Fri, 03 May 2013 16:56:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10940110/the-t-launches-city-wide-bike-share-program-in-fort-worth http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933405/il-sen-durbin-ruling-should-improve-air-quality-in-union-station A recent federal court decision will improve air quality at Union Station by requiring the owners of the Old Post Office to maintain its ventilation system to prevent diesel fumes from backing up in the adjacent station, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:26:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933405/il-sen-durbin-ruling-should-improve-air-quality-in-union-station http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933412/ca-tweaked-plan-for-san-carlos-transit-village-to-be-submitted-soon-developer-says Without being specific, Couch said the reworked plan still features eight buildings near the Caltrain station that would reach a height of four stories in some places. Although buildings closest to the two streets would be tapered off, Couch said the... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:21:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933412/ca-tweaked-plan-for-san-carlos-transit-village-to-be-submitted-soon-developer-says http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933326/pa-cng-station-opens-in-athens Dandy and Chesapeake partnered with the Endless Mountains Transportation Authority to help fund the Athens station through the state Department of Environmental Protection's Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program. The AFIG grant provided $600,000 to... Fri, 03 May 2013 08:12:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10933326/pa-cng-station-opens-in-athens http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10932531/alstom-to-supply-ground-breaking-energy-recovery-system-for-london-underground Alstom was awarded a contract by UK Power Networks Services to supply its innovative Harmonic and Energy Saving Optimiser (HESOP) energy recovery system for the Victoria Line of the London Underground. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:22:17 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10932531/alstom-to-supply-ground-breaking-energy-recovery-system-for-london-underground http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10932425/russias-railways-connecting-a-growing-economy As 21st century Russia continues to improve its economic outlook and trade potential, the freight and passenger rail infrastructure of the world's largest country is playing a key strategic role; far more so than the relatively small western European... Thu, 02 May 2013 08:26:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10932425/russias-railways-connecting-a-growing-economy http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10931793/new-generation-of-nova-lfs-to-hit-the-streets-of-chicago Nova Bus has secured a $148 million order for 300 Nova LFS Smart Bus for Chicago Transit Authority. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:03:34 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10931793/new-generation-of-nova-lfs-to-hit-the-streets-of-chicago http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10931752/clean-energy-launches-new-facilities-modification-services-business-unit To meet the growing demand for maintenance facilities which service new and expanding natural gas fleets, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the creation of a Facilities Modification Services business unit which will offer a range of solutions ranging... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:30:37 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10931752/clean-energy-launches-new-facilities-modification-services-business-unit http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10931723/pa-citys-brt-lines-ranked-among-best-in-country A New York transit policy group ranks Port Authority of Allegheny County's East, West and South busways among the nation's top bus rapid transit lines. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10931723/pa-citys-brt-lines-ranked-among-best-in-country http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10930295/ca-sacramento-plans-solar-powered-smart-parking-meters Seven years after introducing parking kiosks downtown, Sacramento officials say it's time for an even more expansive upgrade of downtown parking -- starting with solar-powered parking meters that drivers can pay via cellphone. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/10930295/ca-sacramento-plans-solar-powered-smart-parking-meters http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10930166/tx-via-selected-to-receive-federal-environmental-training The Federal Transit Administration has selected VIA Metropolitan Transit to be one of ten transit agencies in the nation to receive extensive training in environmental management. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:49:26 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10930166/tx-via-selected-to-receive-federal-environmental-training http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10930118/green-train-wash-facility-wins-award Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C., received a platinum award in the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Yorks (ACEC New York) 46th annual Engineering Excellence Awards for its work on the Metropolitan Transportation... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:18:37 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/10930118/green-train-wash-facility-wins-award