Among cuts, RTD retains some service for blind riders
A last-minute amendment has saved a portion of transit service blind students at a Littleton, CO school.
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VIA receives $6M for improvements
The Federal Transportation Administration has awarded $6 million in grants to San Antonio-based VIA Metropolitan Transit to pay for improvements to facilities and to extend the agency’s bus rapid transit line.
Nashville’s Ballard receives honor
Paul Ballard, CEO of the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), received a transportation award for exceptional leadership in providing Nashville with an accessible transit system.
Megabus.com expanding in The Big Peach
Megabus.com, the popular express bus company with fares starting at $1, has added Atlanta as its seventh hub.
NJ TRANSIT, Google begin partnership
NJ TRANSIT is the first public transportation agency to partner with Google Wallet, Google’s recently released contactless payment system.
Santa Monica, Boston agencies test cutting-edge advertising
As public transit agencies struggle with operating budget deficits while striving to provide vital transit service, transit agencies in California and Massachusetts are considering cutting edge on-board advertising to boost revenue.
Bus wraps tout Pullman Transit, WSU partnership
Pullman Transit, along with Washington State University, have come together to celebrate the City of Pullman and Washington State University and its students on the ongoing partnership for improving public transportation in the community.
ABA forms partnerships to provide insurance products
The American Bus Association (ABA) has partnered with Enrollment First, Inc. and World Wide Insurance Services, Inc. to launch ABA Insurance Services.
Gainesville Transit, AC Transit receive federal funds
Some $9 million is headed for the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
LaHood will not run for second term
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he will step down from his position after President Obama’s first term, and he has no plans to run for public office.