SF transportation agency approves BRT plans
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency approved plans Tuesday for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route servicing the city’s Van Ness Avenue.
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First Transit, MV Transportation awarded transit contracts
First Transit, Inc. was awarded the transit management contract for Sun Metro’s fixed-route service.
FMCSA offers multilingual bus safety checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled its multilingual Bus Safety Consumer Checklist.
TESCO acquires Great Lakes Coach
Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation (TESCO) recently acquired Michigan bus distributor Great Lakes Coach.
Study: Volatile gas prices point to rise in public transit use
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Building America’s Future (BAF) today released a study predicting that record numbers of Americans will turn to public transportation as a cost-cutting measure in the face of volatile gas prices.
Las Vegas opens Bus Rapid Transit line servicing Valley, Strip
Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff applauded Nevada officials today for the opening of the Sahara Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line.
Cubic, UC San Diego to collaborate on Next Generation Intelligent Travel Research
Cubic and the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego have entered into a collaborative partnership to research the next generation of intelligent travel technologies for cities.
ABA board receives Shuster update on H.R.7
Pennsylvania Congressman Bill Shuster updated the American Bus Association board of directors this week on the transportation reauthorization bill.
Murillo wins fourth International Bus Roadeo title
Capital Metro Bus Operator Arthur Murillo has been named Best Bus Operator in North America for his precise driving skills, safety and professionalism.
APTA report: Transit riders save big on gas, parking
APTA’s May Transit Savings Report found that commuters who ride public transit instead of driving can save $823 this month and $9,880 annually.