Mass Transit

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces More Than $826 Million to Modernize and Repair the Nation’s Transit Buses and Facilities, Highlights President Obama’s Call for Greater Investment as Part of an America Built to Last

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $826.5 million in Fiscal Year 2012 discretionary funds to modernize and repair transit vehicles and facilities around the country and promote the widespread use of...

Press Release • February 14th, 2012

APTA Applauds Release of President Obama’s FY 2013 Transportation Budget Proposal

On behalf of the 1,500 members of the American Public Transportation Association, we are pleased that President Barack Obama released a six-year transportation bill that increases funding for public transportation by over 100 percent. We support the...

Press Release • February 14th, 2012

New Railway Starts Talks with State

Privately-financed company will extend future city rail service in Hawaii.

Press Release • February 11th, 2012

Southeast High Speed Rail Project Announces Draft Recommended Rail Alternatives

The Draft Recommendation Report for Tier II EIS Richmond, Va. to Raleigh, N.C. is now available for public review.

Press Release • February 10th, 2012

IndyGo Super Bowl 2012 Recap: IndyGo Ridership Exceeds Expectations

Local fixed route ridership surpassed expectations throughout the entire detour period with a 39 percent increase over average ridership (325,212 total rides over 10 days). The four free ride days delivered an impressive 142,456 passenger trips.

Press Release • February 9th, 2012

Genetec Selected as One of Montreal’s Top Employers for Seventh Consecutive Year

he annual competition profiles employers in greater Montreal who lead in providing not only exceptional workplaces but also the most progressive and forward-thinking employee programs.

Press Release • February 9th, 2012

Transit Center Tailhead Honored with State Award

The Great Texas Trail Head award is given to a public or private entity to recognize a completed project that uses innovative trail planning and design.

Press Release • February 9th, 2012

FRA Proposes Rule Establishing Training Standards for Railroad Employees

The proposed rule would require each railroad or contractor with safety-related railroad employees to develop a training program designating the qualifications of each employee and them submit that program for Federal Railroad Administration approval.