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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.

Orion buses bound for Washington, D.C.

Some 51 Orion VII transit buses are destined for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). T

Converted buses popular with Ft. Worth trolley customers

Customers of the Fort Worth Transit Authority are enjoying the experience riding on decorative trolleys that have been converted out of older New Flyer buses.