Mass Transit

USDOT Awards Grant to Mississippi State University - University of Denver Led Consortium

The grants awarded to the Mississippi State University and University of Denver-led consortium will advance programs that address transportation.

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

Construction Materials Prices Drop Again in December as Amount Contractors Charge is Stagnant for the Month, Up Slightly for the Year

Construction Association notes that despite recent declines, yearlong trend of rising materials prices and flat bid levels is cutting into contractor earnings, adding to industry challenges

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

Sapa Group Announces $34 Million Investment for New Cressona Press

New technology features state-of-the-art capabilities for Rod & Bar production and distribution

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

SFMTA Installs 15 New Bike Corrals and Unveils New Bike Rack

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all surface transportation in the city, today announced the completion of 15 new on-street bicycle parking corrals in 2011, bringing the citywide total to 24.

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

InnoTrans 2012: Increased Involvement in Fair by International Rail Industry

Applications surpass expectations – Asian firms increase their display area by 40 per cent – Only four weeks until application deadline on February 15

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $77 Million in Transportation Research and Education Grants

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation.

Press Release • January 18th, 2012

Transport Workers Union (TWU) Overwhelmingly Approves Contract with Veolia Transportation in Long Island, N.Y.

TWU members voted 450 to 68 to approve the contract. TWU Local 252 represents about 800 employees working at Nassau Inter-County Express, or NICE, which is owned by Nassau County, and operated by Veolia Transportation under contract to the county.