Mass Transit

WA: C-Tran Employs a Consultant for BRT, Raises Fares

The C-Tran Board of Directors narrowly advanced a proposed bus rapid transit line on Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor Tuesday, approving a $2.25 million contract to carry the enhanced bus system through project development and on track to meet a key...

News • June 13th, 2013

NC: Wave Drivers to Use Technology to Battle Bad Language

Soon, bus drivers who hear profanity can punch in a security code that activates both an audio recording and scrolling text that says profanity is not allowed.

News • June 13th, 2013

VA: State Offers $3 Million to Help with Roanoke Passenger Rail Culvert

The state is offering to cover nearly half the estimated cost of the culvert needed to carry a new passenger rail line into downtown Roanoke.

News • June 13th, 2013

OR: 1,000 Pairs of Shoes to YWCA; Newest Streetcar Carries Passengers: Downtown/Northwest Portland News

Fred Meyer and Skechers donate 1,000 shoes to downtown-Portland's YWCA for Camp Westwind

News • June 13th, 2013

MO: Metro Workers OK Strike; Could Affect Bus, Train Service

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 788 have authorized a strike that could shut down Metro transit bus and light rail service, according to the union.

News • June 12th, 2013

TX: Ex-Citibus Mechanic Wins Judgment in Age Discrimination Case

A federal judge last week awarded a former Citibus mechanic $55,800 in a default judgment from an age discrimination and retaliation suit against the city's mass transit contractor.

News • June 12th, 2013

Thailand High-Speed Rail Adviser Appointed

The Finance Ministry is set to appoint Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an adviser to conduct a study of the most economically viable business model for the high-speed rail projects, says the permanent secretary.

News • June 12th, 2013

IL: Bike-Share Service Delayed 2 Weeks

The launch of Chicago's Divvy bicycle-sharing service, set for Friday, will be postponed for two weeks to allow "more extensive testing" of equipment, the city's transportation commissioner told the Tribune on Tuesday.

News • June 12th, 2013

ID: SMART Transit Grows Fleet

SMART Transit has purchased a new bus for its transportation services in Moscow through a grant from the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program that could one day be used for adding a third route in the city, however, there are still funding hurdles...

News • June 12th, 2013

VA: Virginia Beach Will Compare Private Plans on Light Rail

The City Council voted Tuesday to evaluate a private plan to extend light rail into the city and to accept and analyze competing proposals over the next four months.

News • June 12th, 2013

PA: Measure That Gives State Greater Influence Over Port Authority on Fast Track to Governor

A bill that would shake up Port Authority of Allegheny County's board of directors and ensure both parties get to make appointments for the first time appears on a fast track to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk, officials said on Tuesday.

News • June 12th, 2013

NY: Nassau Backs Farmingdale Mixed-Use Project

Nassau County Tuesday night endorsed a multimillion-dollar retail and housing development plan in Farmingdale that advocates say will revitalize the area's downtown.

News • June 12th, 2013

OH: After More Than a Year, Police, RTA Pleased With Partnership

For a year and a half, Lima Police Department and Lima/Allen County Regional Transit Authority have used the partnership for mutual benefit. Officers ride buses when they can, using the opportunity to interact with the public in non-enforcement...

News • June 12th, 2013

OH: COTA Plans to Cut More Stops

Another batch of bus stops is on the verge of being consolidated as the Central Ohio Transit Authority prepares for its third service change of the year.

News • June 12th, 2013

KY: Ashland to Receive Caboose

A piece of railroad history will pull into Ashland's Transportation Center in the coming weeks.

News • June 12th, 2013

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