CA: BART Robbery Attempt Results in Arrest, Brief Delay at West Oakland Station

A suspect who police say robbed a passenger on a BART train and tried to rob someone else at the West Oakland station was arrested Wednesday morning, and the activity delayed trains for about 15 minutes, police said. A BART train heading toward San Francisco was approaching the West Oakland station around 5:45 a.m. when a man approached a passenger, flashed what appeared to be a gun and demanded money, BART police Lt. Aaron Ledford said. The passenger complied, handing over his wallet...
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CA: BART Robbery Attempt Results in Arrest, Brief Delay at West Oakland Station

A suspect who police say robbed a passenger on a BART train and tried to rob someone else at the West Oakland station was arrested Wednesday morning, and the activity delayed trains for about 15 minutes, police said.

News • May 22nd, 2013
GA: Chatham Area Transit Board Approves Tax Hike

The Chatham Area Transit Authority board on Tuesday approved increases to its fiscal year 2014 budget and millage rate in an expected move to help return the authority to a stable fiscal footing.

News • May 22nd, 2013
GA: MARTA Bus Hit by Train in Decatur; No Injuries

No one was injured when a train slammed into a MARTA bus near downtown Decatur before daybreak Wednesday, thanks in part to a quick-acting bus driver.

News • May 22nd, 2013
TN: MATA Driver Wasn't Wearing Seatbelt in Fatal Crash, Police Say

A MATA bus driver ejected and killed in a horrific crash last week wasn't wearing her seatbelt, according to the accident report from Memphis police.

News • May 22nd, 2013
MA: Trolley Crash Trial Begins

This trial, which is expected to last three weeks, is being held to determine the extent of the injuries and the amount of damages.

News • May 22nd, 2013
CT: We're Back on Track in Northeast, Amtrak Says

Amtrak service resumed between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday afternoon, the national train operator announced in a statement, five days after a derailment on one of the busiest tracks in the country injured more than 70 people.

News • May 22nd, 2013
GA: Mobility Transit Files Procurement Lawsuit Against Augusta

The legal team representing Mobility Transit has filed suit in federal court alleging Augusta broke its procurement code and state open meeting laws when it terminated the bus company's contract and sought new bids from transit companies.

News • May 22nd, 2013
ON: Regional Council Boasts Just One Daily Transit User

Of the 16 people on Region of Waterloo council, Regional Coun. Jane Mitchell is the only one who rides the bus day-to-day.

News • May 22nd, 2013
CA: BART to Decide on Relaxed Rules for Bikes on Trains

The BART board appears ready to drop its ban on bringing bicycles on trains during rush hour after a survey found few rider complaints during a one-week test of relaxed rules in March.

News • May 22nd, 2013
NC: Senate Budget Puts Brakes on Transit

Budget writers in the N.C. Senate are tinkering with Gov. Pat McCrory's proposed shakeup of state transportation spending to make it even harder for local governments to obtain state aid for transit projects.

News • May 22nd, 2013
MD: TransIT Riders Voice Their Concerns

A county proposal to increase TransIT's capabilities by exploring a taxi voucher program launched into the discussion of expanding service availability.

News • May 22nd, 2013
FL: 4 Cities Plan to Offer 'FlexBus' Service at SunRail Stations Without Lynx

After a falling out with Lynx, four Central Florida cities plan to put together their own on-demand shuttle service to take passengers to and from SunRail stations.

News • May 22nd, 2013
WA: Director at Kitsap Transit Moving on to Clallam

Capital/facilities director Wendy Clark-Getzin announced to the board Tuesday that she'll be running Clallam Transit beginning July 1. The Clallam board approved her hiring Monday.

News • May 22nd, 2013
India: BEST Looks to Start Shuttle Bus Service from Int'l Airport

In an attempt to improve the connectivity between the international airport and the rest of the city, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, along with airport authorities, are contemplating a dedicated civic bus service...

News • May 22nd, 2013
CT: Full Commuter Rail Service Expected Wednesday Morning

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced today that regular Metro-North commuter train service is expected to resume Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013, five days after a major train derailment in Bridgeport.

News • May 21st, 2013

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