Mass Transit

International Artists Transform COTA into Public Art Space, Celebrate Bicentennial

In celebration of Columbus’ 200th birthday, COTA has partnered with FINDING TIME: Columbus Public Art 2012 to install “The Bus to the Future” public art project.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2012

Patriot Award Given to VIA Operations Employees

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, has recognized a set of supervisors at VIA Metropolitan Transit for their support of agency employees who serve in the military.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2012

ODOT Launches Program Aimed at Generating Millions in New Revenue

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hoping to generate millions of dollars in new money by launching a program that will permit advertising and sponsorship opportunities at interstate rest areas and welcome centers throughout Ohio.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2012

Alstom Takes Over Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) Shares in the Alstom Locomotives Service Joint Venture in Germany

Alstom and DB Mobility Network Logistics AG have signed a contract for the takeover of the 49 percent stake held by DB Mobility Network Logistics AG in the “Alstom Lokomotiven Service GmbH” joint venture in Stendal (Germany).

Press Release • May 22nd, 2012

VIA and the North Chamber Unveil Primo Buses

The new vehicles, manufactured by North American Bus Industries, are 60 feet long, and they are articulated in the middle.

Press Release • May 21st, 2012

Proterra Participates in 2012 OPTA Conference & Trade Show

During the two day conference, OPTA members will have the opportunity to network, gain new insights, participate in educational sessions, partake in training, and interact with manufacturers and suppliers.

Press Release • May 18th, 2012

Traktionssysteme Austria Expands Group into North America

Traktionssysteme Austria is opening a U.S. subsidiary, Traction Systems, LLC, to support the activities of customers in the North American Rail market.

Press Release • May 18th, 2012

Alstom Breaks Ground on New Canadian Plant

This new plant, slated for completion next fall, supports Alstom Transport’s role in the C$1.2 billion contract between a Bombardier-Alstom Consortium and the Société de Transport de Montréal (STM) for the manufacture of 468 new metro cars.

Press Release • May 18th, 2012