Agencies ready for Thursday’s Dump the Pump Day
Thursday marks the Seventh annual Dump the Pump Day, where individuals are urged to leave their vehicles at home, save gas and use public transportation.
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APTA: Using public transit saves $9,743 a year
According to the APTA June Transit Savings Report, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $812 this month and $9,743 annually.
CTA to sell 3-Day transit passes on Groupon
The Chicago Transit Authority has partnered with Groupon to offer discounted 3-Day passes to CTA riders.
Alexander Dennis creates alliance with New Flyer
Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Limited, has formed a strategic alliance with New Flyer Industries Inc.
NJ Transit BRT plans advance
The NJ Transit board has approved a proposed BRT route designed to help ease traffic snarls and commutes along the South Jersey corridor.
Greenlink service begins in Houston
Greenlink bus service, which began Monday in Houston, is a free service that will operate downtown.
SEPTA hears wrath from top GOP leader
Republican Stan Saylor is criticizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for the agency’s decision this year to continue buying diesel-electric hybrid buses rather than CNG vehicles.
ODOT awards $1.6 million to Metro for mini-hybrids
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded more than $1.6 million through its new Ohio Transit Preservation Partnership Program for Metro to purchase five “mini-hybrid” buses.
Republicans propose $51.6 billion transportation bill
On Wednesday House Republican lawmakers unveiled a $51.6 billion budget for the proposed new road and public transit spending bill.
CVSA’s ‘Roadcheck’ targeting unsafe commercial drivers
The CVSA and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico are aggressively enforcing compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations.