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Speaker Boehner delays completion of Transportation Bill until after President’s Day recess

Late Wednesday Speaker Boehner announced the U.S. House of Representatives would not complete the consideration of H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, until after Congress returns from the President’s Day district work period.

Nadler offers transit bill amendment; vote expected Wednesday

Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) offered a bipartisan amendment designed to restore transit funding to the House’s Surface Transportation Bill.

Michigan Flyer considered for Detroit Airport transit service

Later this week the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (TheRide) board of directors will consider a more affordable and convenient option for getting to Detroit Metro Airport starting in April.

Ben Franklin Transit to contest eco fine

An $8,000 fine leveled at Richland, WA-based Ben Franklin Transit by the Washington State Department of Ecology will be challenged by the agency.

Sen. Schumer provision would extend mass transit benefit

On Wednesday U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer was able to include a retroactive extension of the mass transit commuter tax benefit.

MV Transportation inks first overseas contract in Saudi Arabia

MV Transportation, Inc.has finalized its first contract outside of North America. MV and Earadat Transportation, LLC.

New Flyer delivers 4,000th CNG bus

New Flyer Industries Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the U.S., delivered its 4,000th CNG bus in December.

Riteway Bus founder dies

Roland “Rollie” Bast, who founded Wisconsin-based Riteway Bus/GO Riteway Transportation Group in 1957, died Feb. 5 at the age of 91.

LaHood announces funding for vets' access to transportation

On Tuesday U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of approximately $30 million to create or increase access to local and regional transportation resources for veterans and military families.

Construction begins on new stations for VIA Prímo

San Antonio-based VIA Metropolitan Transit has broken ground on the stations for VIA Prímo.