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  • CA: Builder Contends Low Bid for HSR in Valley Realistic

    The contractors who joined up to submit the low bid to build California's first stretch of high-speed rail line in the central San Joaquin Valley have plenty of experience on large -- and expensive -- U.S. and international public works projects.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • Texas Rail Director Stepping Down

    Texas' first rail director is stepping down, nearly four years after state officials created the position to get the state up to speed with other regions of the United States in terms of passenger rail services.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • WA: City Council, Sound Transit Leaders Discuss Improvement Options

    Five Puyallup City Council members became part of a Puyallup Leadership Working Group along with Sound Transit staff and board members last week to begin a discussion about ideas for improved access to the transit station.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • CA: Chinese Firm to Open Bus Factory in Lancaster

    Gov. Jerry Brown, visiting the headquarters of an electric car and bus manufacturer here, announced Tuesday that the company would open a factory in Lancaster, the first Chinese-owned vehicle plant on American soil.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • TX: Tarrant County Commissioners Want HSR to DFW

    Concerned about being left behind at the bullet-train station, Tarrant County commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday supporting the development of a high-speed passenger rail alignment along the Texas 360 corridor that would connect to the...

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • FL: Manatee, Sarasota Commissions Consider Joint Transit

    At a joint meeting of the Manatee and Sarasota county commissions, the two boards Tuesday OK'd directing their respective county administrators to explore a joint transportation system's potential.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • PA: $2.5B Bill Would Tackle Aging Roads, Bridges

    A top Senate Republican unveiled a $2.5 billion transportation-funding bill aimed at repairing thousands of aging bridges and miles of roads while pumping more money into public transit.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • UTA Considering Abolishing its Police Department

    The Utah Transit Agency board is beginning to consider whether to abolish the agency’s 11-year-old police department, and perhaps instead contract with another agency in hopes of both saving money and perhaps improving professionalism.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • US: Cell Service Really Can be Halted

    The government's process for shutting down a wireless network is shrouded in both secrecy and controversy.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • NC: Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit to Hold Public Meeting on Potential Bus Advertising

    A Fayetteville advertiser said the city could expect to reap at least $90,0000 annually, if it allowed bus advertising.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • MO: MetroLink Security Tighter After Boston

    Operators of the area's light-rail system said that they are increasing security in the wake of the terrorist bombings Monday in Boston.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • VA Beach Might Receive More Plans to Extend Light Rail

    The city might receive at least two more proposals to extend The Tide from Norfolk, City Council discussions revealed Tuesday.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • ON: No Transit, No Growth, Halton Tells Province

    Smart growth may be the new religion among Toronto region planners. But Halton chair Gary Carr says he's not going to church if the province doesn't step up and fund transit, roads, public health and other infrastructure to serve his region's growing...

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • PA: Schuylkill Transportation System Making Changes to Shared-Ride Program

    Schuylkill Transportation System is cutting back its shared-ride program on Saturdays and reducing the program's hours for the upcoming fiscal year. However, bus fares will remain the same.

    News • April 17th, 2013

  • ON: Transit Shelter Glass Shatters in Storm

    Toronto's new transit shelters may be a dangerous place to take cover during high winds, when powerful gusts can cause glass panels to shatter.

    News • April 16th, 2013

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