Mass Transit

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

CTC Inc., Slated to Present Interconnection and Preemption Workshop for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

CTC, Inc., is slated to present an interconnection and preemption workshop for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) personnel, beginning June 12.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

CA: Wapner to Chair Omnitrans Board, Spagnolo Elected Vice Chair

Ontario Councilmember Alan Wapner takes the helm of the Omnitrans Board of Directors effective July 1. Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo was elected to vice chair at the June 5 Board meeting.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

WI: Giugno Named as MCTS Managing Director

Mike Giugno has been named Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) managing director following the April retirement of Lloyd Grant, Jr.