Mass Transit

CT: Opinions Vary on Railroad Investment Plans in New Haven

A Gateway Community College meeting room was full of possibilities, and plenty of opinions, Monday night as the Federal Railroad Administration solicited opinions on 15 primary alternatives in its rail investment plan for the future of the nation's...

News • April 9th, 2013

OH: Akron to Get First Natural Gas Filling Station Open to the Public

Akron will soon have its first natural gas filling station open to the public

News • April 9th, 2013

OH: Ride-Service Officials Wait 'Patiently' for New Van

The Care-A-Van service that delivers people in Oregon, Northwood, Walbridge, Lake Township, and East Toledo to and from medical appointments is getting a new vehicle

News • April 9th, 2013

ON: York Police Probe Arrest of Transit Customer; Incident Where Woman Handcuffed Lasted 30 Minutes, Official Says

An incident where a York Region Transit special constable appeared to be detaining a customer as she cried out lasted 30 minutes in the Richmond Hill terminal, officials say

News • April 9th, 2013

CA: Sausalito Road Project Expands Space for Cyclists on Alexander Avenue

Large excavation equipment is busily carving out earthen walls along Alexander Avenue near Sausalito as part of a project to make the roadway wider — and safer — for bicyclists

News • April 9th, 2013

WA: Pierce Transit Board Votes No on Switching Salary System

Pierce Transit's board Monday shot down a proposal to switch more than 100 nonunion employees to a market-driven salary system with annual raises awarded by merit only, not by cost-of-living or automatic step increases

News • April 9th, 2013

China: Birds on Subway Rattle Riders Over Flu Concerns

METRO passengers expressed concern after live birds, including a chicken, were found onboard subway trains over the weekend as the city is restricting poultry sales in response to H7N9 bird flu that caused four deaths in Shanghai

News • April 9th, 2013

MI: Road Improvements Come Down to Funding

Gov. Rick Snyder floated ideas for a 14-cent increase to the state's gas tax and a 60 percent increase in vehicle registration fees as possible ways to fund road repairs, but Watkins doesn't think drivers should pay more at the pump or at the...

News • April 9th, 2013

TX: Place of High-Speed Rail Stations Debated

During two years of debate over where to build high-speed rail stations, leaders from across North Texas say, they have been led to believe that whatever plan was approved would involve construction of three rail stations.

News • April 8th, 2013

CO: New Study Outlines Strategies for Combating 'First and Final Mile'

Secure overnight bike parking, clear signage, EcoPasses for those living near Park-n-Ride stations and readily available bicycle- and car-sharing programs. All are strategies identified in a recently released study designed to look at ways of...

News • April 8th, 2013

WI: Officials Call for Regional Transit Authority

Coulee Region transportation officials are calling for a Regional Transit Authority amid criticism that the area lacks public transportation options.

News • April 8th, 2013

OH: New WestCAT Buses Start This Month

Job seekers, workers and residents needing healthcare or looking to conserve gas in western Clark County and Springfield will have a new transportation option April 15 when a long-anticipated bus route rolls out.

News • April 8th, 2013

PA: Rail Lines Would Coexist, Not Compete, Consultant Says

A commuter rail line from Lower Burrell to Pittsburgh would not be in competition with a proposed light rail extension to the North Hills, says the president of the consulting firm working to get the Alle-Kiski commuter rail line built.

News • April 8th, 2013

NM: Bike and Bus Pass Incentive Proposed

A proposed city program could soon offer Santa Feans even more incentive to hop on a bike.

News • April 8th, 2013

CA: 13 Hurt When Metrolink Train Crashes into Dump Truck

Thirteen people were hurt Saturday when a Metrolink commuter train collided with a dump truck in Pacoima. Nine of the train's 190 passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

News • April 8th, 2013

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