Mass Transit

University Professor Selected as White House ‘Champion of Change’

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation called upon WTS International to nominate a candidate for the White House “Champion of Change” program in the category of standout individuals working toward engaging and supporting girls and women...

Press Release • December 1st, 2011

Keolis Expands into the Transit Market in the United States

Keolis America Inc., the United States subsidiary of Keolis, announces the acquisition of Tectrans, Inc., a public transit operator headquartered in California.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Veolia Transportation Awarded Contract Renewal in Raleigh, N.C.

Veolia Transportation announced today the company will continue to operate the Capital Area Transit (CAT) fixed route bus service, after being awarded a management contract renewal for three years, with two (1) year options.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Thales Awarded Communications System Contract for Montreal Metro

The Thales system comprises a management system, over 250 wayside radios, onboard radios, antennas for installation throughout the tunnels and on STM's train fleet, network security devices and CCTV cameras for monitoring passenger flow at all station...

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

AngelTrax Unveils an Affordable Wireless-ready Mobile DVR

This compact, but powerful mobile surveillance device features four audio/video channels, a 250GB SATA hard drive and H.264 video compression.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Memphis’ New Transit Center Celebrates Grand Opening

The 30,000-square-foot facility is a hub and customer center in that portion of the city for MATA buses. It also is the new Greyhound terminal for Memphis, replacing its decades-old home downtown on Union Avenue.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Ansaldo Honolulu JV signs contract for City of Honolulu’s Driverless Metro

Consortium comprising Finmeccanica companies Ansaldo STS and AnsaldoBreda has signed a contract worth a total USD 1,334 million for Hawaii’s new metro line.

Press Release • November 29th, 2011

Grote’s LightForm Active Emergency Egress Lighting Film Obsoletes Other Systems

LightForm Emergency Egress Lighting Film is thin and adhesive like reflective and radioluminescent tapes, but outshines un-powered alternatives when seconds count.

Press Release • November 29th, 2011

Visual Marking Systems' Vicki Porter Appointed to APTA Business Member Board of Governors

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has announced the appointment of Visual Marking Systems Vice President of Sales, Vicki Porter as a member of the Business Members Board of Governors (BMBG)