Mass Transit

CA: Omnitrans Invites Commuters to Dump the Pump

With gasoline prices still hovering around $4 per gallon, Omnitrans invites commuters to Dump the Pump and try the bus for free on Thursday, June 20.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

IL: 8th Annual National Dump the Pump Day Rally to be Held June 20th

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is inviting the public to join the festivities at the 8th Annual Dump the Pump Day with WGN radio personality Garry Meier. Meier will kick off this year’s event at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Vicon’s New 16-Channel H.264 Encoder Offers Affordable Options for Hybrid VMS System Design

Vicon Industries Inc. introduces the H264-16CH-ENCDR, a high-performance, 16-channel H.264 encoder that allows for the use of analog cameras side-by-side with IP models within a VMS network.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Vossloh Kiepe, Inc. Celebrates First U.S. Production Shipment

The first propulsion unit produced by Vossloh Kiepe, Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., recently shipped for installation on a new Houston Metro LRV being built by CAF USA.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

TX: Sun Metro Breaks Ground on Brio

Construction begins on El Paso’s state-of-the-art rapid transit system.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

NY: NFTA Awarded Certificate of Merit for Security by APTA

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced June 12 it has been awarded a certificate of merit for security by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), for its policing initiatives as part of the 2013 Rail Safety and Security...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Smart Software to Help New Jersey Transit Improve Inventory Planning and Parts Availability for Rail and Bus Operations

Smart Software, Inc. announced June 13 that New Jersey Transit has purchased Smart’s flagship product, SmartForecasts, for its rail and bus operations as part of a company-wide service improvement and inventory reduction program.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

IL: Robert Ryan to Lead Passenger Rail and Transit Market for TranSystems

Robert Ryan has joined TranSystems as market sector leader for its national passenger rail and transit practice areas.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Stertil-Koni Introduces Freedom Lift, New Heavy Duty 2-Post Vehicle Lift with 16,000 lbs. Lifting Capacity

Stertil-Koni announced the introduction of the Freedom Lift, a new series of heavy duty, hydraulic 2-post lifts providing exceptional lifting capacity and wheels-free access.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Gannett Fleming Debuts TAROS Software at APTA Rail Conference

Gannett Fleming representatives introduced TAROS, a suite of traction power system simulator software tools designed to meet the design and engineering requirements of railroad and rail transit projects, during the 2013 American Public Transportation...

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

TX: DCTA Family Fun Pass Continues Offering Saturday Savings

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is offering a special discount to families for travel on Saturdays through August 17.

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces 568 Applications for Latest TIGER Grants

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced June 11 that the strong demand for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grants continues as once again the number of applications has surpassed the available funding.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

NJ: First Transit Driver Recognized by Princeton University as Honorary Graduate for Distinguished Service

First Transit driver Helen Joynes was recently recognized by the Princeton University Class of 2013 as one of its honorary graduates for her distinguished service to the university.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

TX: Winning Student Art Now Rolling Through Fort Worth on The T Buses

Ten buses of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) have become moving canvases to showcase the art of Fort Worth Independent School District students who won The T’s annual “Expressions That Move You” contest this year.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

CA: Golden Empire Transit District Awards New Flyer Contract for 15 40-Foot Xcelsior Buses

New Flyer Industries Inc. announced that Golden Empire Transit District (GET) has awarded New Flyer a contract for 15 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) heavy-duty buses.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

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