The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National Transit Institute (NTI) will offer an invitation-only “Advanced-Level Environmental Justice Workshop”on June 11-12, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. This course, intended for staff from transit agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and state Departments of Transportation, incorporates case study-based discussions and activities so participants can consider new approaches to apply environmental justice best practices […]

Propane Council’s interactive map showcases fleets succeeding with propane autogas around the country The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched an online map designed to showcase the growing number of fleets in a variety of markets that use propane autogas to fuel their trucks, vans, buses and sedans. The Propane Autogas Roadmap is an […]

Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently announced the completion of Foothill Transit’s project to rehab and repaint 30 articulated buses. The 60-foot buses have been repowered with new Cummins ISLG 320 horsepower engines. Rebuilt Allison B500R Gen V transmissions were included on an as-needed basis. In addition, work included an upgrade to the bus cooling system […]

Distinctive Systems, a leading supplier of management software for coach, bus and tour operators, is currently seeking applicants for an Implementation, Training and Support Specialist based in the U.S. Here are the job description and requirements listed by the company: This position will involve frequent travel throughout North America providing in-depth consulting in the use […]

New Flyer of America Inc. announced on March 25 that New York City Transit (NYCT), part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has awarded New Flyer with a contract for 15 low floor 60-foot Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric, zero-emission, heavy-duty transit buses (or a total of 30 equivalent units(EUs)). The order supports NYCT’s efforts to develop […]

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FTA have extended the nomination period for the 2019 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards (TPEA) Program to Friday, April 5, 2019. TPEA recognizes outstanding initiatives across the country to develop, plan, and implement innovative transportation planning practices and provides a unique opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work performed […]

Minnesota Department of Transportation joins Smart Growth America’s artist-in-residence program, by hosting a Community Vitality Fellow to creatively meet the agency’s goals of promoting economic vitality, improving safety, supporting multimodal transportation systems and creating healthier communities. A Community Vitality Fellow will spend a year working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to help develop […]