Mass Transit

Nutcracker Holiday Bus Brings Cheer to Phoenix Streets

Bringing together ballet and buses might seem like a far-fetched idea, but the combination proved successful for the Phoenix Public Transit Department.

Press Release • December 14th, 2012

125 Years of Transit History Recognized in Phoenix

As Arizona concludes its centennial year of statehood, Phoenix transit fans had an opportunity to recognize another anniversary in the desert.

Press Release • December 14th, 2012

Fort Worth T Honored with Five National Communications Awards

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) has been honored with five 2012 AdWheel Awards from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for its marketing and communications campaigns developed in partnership with their agency of...

Press Release • December 13th, 2012

National High Speed Rail Awards Announced

The US High Speed Rail Association presented this year's High Speed Rail Awards to leaders at its 10th High Speed Rail Conference in Los Angeles, December 3-5.

Press Release • December 13th, 2012

Ohio Launches Jobs and Transportation Plan to Fuel Critical Highway Projects

Governor John R. Kasich embarked on a two-day state tour as he, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jerry Wray, Ohio Turnpike Director Rick Hodges and others unveil a first-of-its-kind plan to generate approximately $3 billion for...

Press Release • December 13th, 2012

GIRO to Provide Software for Rail Project in Denver

Denver Transit Operators (DTO) awarded GIRO a contract to provide HASTUS software modules that will address timetabling, rolling stock management and crew management aspects of its rail operations.

Press Release • December 13th, 2012

Fleet Leaders "Cautiously Optimistic" About Year Ahead; GreenRoad Releases Fleet Leader Outlook for 2013

GreenRoad published results from a “Fleet Leader 2013 Outlook” study. According to the study, the majority of fleet leaders, 54 percent, are "cautiously optimistic" about 2013.

Press Release • December 13th, 2012

BART to Give Job-Seeking Veterans Preference in Hiring

The BART Board of Directors voted to adopt a new hiring policy that gives preference to job-seeking military veterans. Starting January 1, 2013, external job candidates who show proof of active status of at least 181 days and receive a passing score...