Mass Transit

NY: They've Been Working on the Railroad

Culverts have been cleaned out and staging areas completed as transportation officials prepare for the start of construction on $200 million in passenger rail improvement projects.

News • June 13th, 2013

Thailand: MRTA Wants All Mass Transit Lines in Service by 2019

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to have all six mass transit rail lines being developed in Greater Bangkok under its responsibility in operation by 2019.

News • June 13th, 2013

OR: Portland Streetcar Inks Deal with GlobeSherpa to Offer Mobile Ticketing App

Portland Streetcar is having a good day.

News • June 13th, 2013

CA: SF Sticks to Enhanced Transit Plan for Cup

While this year's America's Cup races feature bigger, faster boats, splashier venues and larger crowds, San Francisco's strategy for transporting the expected throngs of fans will remain the same.

News • June 13th, 2013

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

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

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

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