Melaniphy officially takes APTA reins today
Tuesday is Michael P. Melaniphy first day on the job as the new president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association.
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$19.1M earmarked for Milwaukee Express Bus Routes…but
Milwaukee County will receive $19.1 million in federal funds for three of its Express Bus Routes, but even the new influx of money could leave some residents short on service, according to a budget proposal by a county executive.
NY bus inspections remove more than 100 drivers from road
Recent surprise bus inspections by New York’s Department of Transportation have led to more than 100 drivers being removed from road.
Hampton Roads Transit: Taxis for paratransit pickups
To keep service costs under control, beginning in December Hampton Roads Transit will utilize taxicabs about 40 percent of the time to pickup its Handi-Ride curb-to-curb service for disabled people.
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.
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.