Mass Transit

Parsons Brinckerhoff Named CM for New Orleans Streetcar Expansion

In 2010, the RTA received a $45 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a streetcar loop on Loyola Avenue from Canal Street to the Union Passenger Terminal (UPT...

Press Release • September 7th, 2011

South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) Facility is first Administration, Maintenance and Operations Facility in the U.S. to achieve LEED-NC Platinum

The Reznik Facility achieved 52 LEED points, including those for site selection, energy, materials and resources and innovation. At 164,200 square-feet the facility is designed to embody the natural connection between sustainability and public...

Press Release • September 7th, 2011

Cincinnati Metro to Observe 9/11 with Bus Light Tribute

All of Metro’s buses on the road on Sunday, Sept. 11 will run with their headlights on to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Press Release • September 6th, 2011

Bombardier to Deliver Further 76 MOVIA Metro Cars to Delhi Metro from Savli India Site

The contract is valued at approximately 84 million euro ($120 million US) and is a follow-on to the orders for 114 vehicles announced in mid 2010. Delivery will commence in the third quarter of 2012 and is expected to end in early 2013.

Press Release • September 6th, 2011

InnoTrans 2012 to feature PTI Hall Forum for the first time

Besides expanding the two growth segments Public Transport and Interiors, the PTI Hall Forum will also combine buying and design, which are important public transport topics, under one roof. The focus at the PTI Hall Forum is on the DB Suppliers...

Press Release • September 6th, 2011

FTA Awards RTA $800K to Help Prioritize Transit Maintenance Projects

Regional asset management system could serve as model

Press Release • September 6th, 2011

Cities Support a Clean Extension of the Surface Transportation Act

The extension will prevent hundreds of thousands of workers from being forced off the job and keep much-needed infrastructure projects moving forward during this difficult economic period.