Mass Transit

Metro takes Design-Build approach with Central Mesa light rail extension

This decision is a departure from Metro's typical project delivery approach of design-bid-build, but it works in favor of building a quality product in this economy and in such a way that is supportive of the local business community.

Press Release • July 27th, 2011

Transit System Study Explores New Options To Improve Efficiency

OCTA reviewing study findings to determine future service changes.

Press Release • July 27th, 2011

Orange County Grade Separations Head Toward Construction

First two projects to cost millions less than original estimates.

Press Release • July 27th, 2011

VENTECH Continues North American Expansion

The latest members of the Pneuscan product family are Pneuscan Pro and Pneuscan DAT. By means of modern laser triangulation technology, Pneuscan Pro reads and analyzes the tread depth and wear patterns of all tires for cars, trucks, and buses in a...

Press Release • July 27th, 2011

RTC Ride adn MV Transportation Move to Turnkey Model in Northern Nevada

After a very long and thorough proposal evaluation process, the RTC selected MV Transportation Inc.

Press Release • July 27th, 2011

Stertil-Koni’s Earthlift Harnesses Gravity to Take Wireless Mobile Column Lift Technology to the Next Level

Earthlift reclaims lift energy to deliver 35 percent more lifting cycles, maximizing shop productivity while minimizing lift downtime and energy costs.

Press Release • July 26th, 2011

BAE Systems Names Regan Johnson as Central Regional Sales Manager for HybriDrive® Propulsion Systems

Regan Johnson joins BAE Systems as central regional sales manager for the HybriDrive hybrid electric propulsion system.

Press Release • July 25th, 2011

CA: BART Police Chief Issues Statement About Platform Video From July 3rd Officer-Involved Shooting

BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey has just ordered the releaseof the video from the only other camera on the platform recording at thetime of the July 3, 2011 officer-involved shooting at the Civic Center/UNPlaza Station.

Press Release • July 25th, 2011

COTA Hires Kristen Treadway as Vice President of Human Resources

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced the appointment of Kristen Treadway to the position of Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations effective July 20. Treadway has fifteen years of experience in Human Resources. From 2002...

Press Release • July 21st, 2011

Federal Grant Launches Transit Management and Operations Certificate Program at UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst's transit system is teaming up with the College of Engineering's Transportation Center and Hartford-based CTTRANSIT to offer a first-of-its-kind certificate in transit management and operations.

Press Release • July 21st, 2011

SFMTA Announces Allocation of $57 Million for Subway Project from the County Transportation Authority

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all surface transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), announced that the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) board voted unanimously...