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LA mayor looks to China for possible transit funding

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is meeting with Chinese government officials who could possibly fund his ambitious transit plan to construct a dozen mass transit projects in the next decade.

Melaniphy addresses need for 2012 transit funding

American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy says it is crucial that the U.S. invest in its overall transportation infrastructure.

Chicago’s MPC sets BRT agenda

Chicago’s Metropolitan Planning Council has released its 2012 policy agenda concerning bus rapid transit and green infrastructure incentives.

MIT to lead New England consortium on transportation safety

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, announced its Engineering Systems Division Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) will lead the U.S. Department of Transportation Research & Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) University Transportation Center for the New England Region.

TWU workers ratify 5-year Veolia contract

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 252 in Nassau County, Long Island overwhelmingly ratified a five-year contract with Veolia Transportation for the nation’s largest contracted transit system.

TARC awarded funds to continue frequent bus service

Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is receiving another $1 million in federal funding to continue frequent bus service for another year on its two most popular routes.

APTA: Commuters can save $816 a month with public transit

According to the American Public Transportation Association’s January Transit Savings Report, people who utilize public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $816 a month.

Milwaukee officers continuing to board county buses

A rash of fights and violent incidents on Milwaukee County transit buses has prompted the Milwaukee County police chief to continue having officers board county buses.

ABA Marketplace brings together buyers, sellers

ABA Marketplace 2012 is winding down its week in Grapevine TX, a premier business event for the group travel industry.

Alleged hazing death lawsuit leveled at Fabulous Coach Lines

The family of a Florida A&M University band member who died in an alleged hazing death is suing Branford, Florida-based Fabulous Coach Lines.