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Melaniphy praises President Obama for transportation investment focus

A day after President Obama’s State of the Union address, American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy applauded the President for what he called his “focus on investment in our nation’s transportation infrastructure.”

Outlook strong for North American travel

For many motorcoach operators and tour companies, 2011 saw a rebound in the tourism and travel business.

D.C. Metro considering clear shields to protect drivers

Washington, D.C. Metro is considering installing shields to protect its drivers from abusive and dangerous passengers.

International Trailways changes company name

International Trailways, Birmingham, AL, changed its company name to Vectour Group, LLC, effective Dec. 31, 2011.

LA mayor looks to China for possible transit funding

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is meeting with Chinese government officials who could possibly fund his ambitious transit plan to construct a dozen mass transit projects in the next decade.

Melaniphy addresses need for 2012 transit funding

American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy says it is crucial that the U.S. invest in its overall transportation infrastructure.

Chicago’s MPC sets BRT agenda

Chicago’s Metropolitan Planning Council has released its 2012 policy agenda concerning bus rapid transit and green infrastructure incentives.

MIT to lead New England consortium on transportation safety

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, announced its Engineering Systems Division Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) will lead the U.S. Department of Transportation Research & Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) University Transportation Center for the New England Region.

TWU workers ratify 5-year Veolia contract

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 252 in Nassau County, Long Island overwhelmingly ratified a five-year contract with Veolia Transportation for the nation’s largest contracted transit system.

TARC awarded funds to continue frequent bus service

Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is receiving another $1 million in federal funding to continue frequent bus service for another year on its two most popular routes.