COTA dedicates first passenger shelters
In February the Central Ohio Transit Authority unveiled its first bus shelters build on Capitol Square in Columbus.
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$7.3 million approved for Chi-town BRT
More than $7.3 million in tax increment financing for a bus rapid transit line in downtown Chicago has been approved by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
APTA to host Wednesday conference call on transportation funding
The American Public Transit Association will conduct a media conference call on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Long-time ABC Companies board member dies
Frederick Dunikoski, who served on ABC Companies’ Board of Directors for the past 24 years, has died.
Four JTA drivers suspended for invalid licenses
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended four drivers after discovering they did not have valid driver’s licenses.
Coach USA receives Green Highway Award
Coach USA was awarded United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Green Highway Award at UMA EXPO 2012 in Long Beach, CA on Feb. 10.
Speaker Boehner delays completion of Transportation Bill until after President’s Day recess
Late Wednesday Speaker Boehner announced the U.S. House of Representatives would not complete the consideration of H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, until after Congress returns from the President’s Day district work period.
Nadler offers transit bill amendment; vote expected Wednesday
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) offered a bipartisan amendment designed to restore transit funding to the House’s Surface Transportation Bill.
Michigan Flyer considered for Detroit Airport transit service
Later this week the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide) board of directors will consider a more affordable and convenient option for getting to Detroit Metro Airport starting in April.
Ben Franklin Transit to contest eco fine
An $8,000 fine leveled at Richland, WA-based Ben Franklin Transit by the Washington State Department of Ecology will be challenged by the agency.