February 2011 - Page 2 of 4 - BUSRide


New Phoenix Valley facility set to open

Valley Metro in Phoenix will unveil a new Mobility Center during a ceremony on February 23.

Feds consider funding Flagstaff 'Mountain Links'

A new express transit bus line from Northern Arizona University’s campus in Flagstaff, AZ to downtown shopping other commercial locations is under consideration by federal transit officials.

Lawmaker pays tribute to ABA anniversary

The American Bus Association was on the receiving end of tribute by Massachusetts Democratic Representative John Olver last week.

Investigation continues in bus shooting incident

Authorities in Richmond, CA are still investigating a case of shots fired at a bus last week that left one man injured from shattered glass.

Unmarked success gets it reward

Shannon Kaser, founder and president of Royal Excursion, Mishawaka, IN, has earned the 2011 BUSRide Motorcoach Industry Achievement Award.

ABA hosting FMCSA safety webinar

The American Bus Association and JJ Keller are hosting a webinar on how to navigate the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new safety rating system.

Kopelousos new U.S. House Transportation advisor

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos joins the U.S. House Transportation Committee’s staff as a senior advisor.

Niles Vintage Bus sets ridership record

The Sacramento, CA-base Pacific Bus Museum reports that its Nile’s Vintage Bus Operation set new ridership records last year.

ABC Companies debuts webcast series

A series of webcasts created by ABC Companies are now available through social media outlets like YouTube, Facebook, as well as the company’s website.

Starline wins UMA Green Highway Award

Seattle’s Starline Luxury Coaches won the Green Highway Award for being a forerunner for the ecological benefits of motorcoach travel.