RLI Transportation Announces Para-Transit Service Program
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Transportation Assistant Vice President Tim Hathy explained, \"We are responding to the growing need for this type of specialized risk; as our population ages, our society's transportation needs are
Source: PR-Inside.com
Road changes ahead: 2030 Guam Transportation calls for new road network, better public transit
Guam roads and public transportation will undergo major changes in the coming years, as will the island's population.
Yesterday, a Department of Public Works consultant gave a presentation on the 2030 Guam Transportation Plan to the Guam Chamber of
Source: Guam Pacific Daily News
Arlington, The-T kick off pilot commuter program
ARLINGTON — Arlington commuters will have a new option to get to downtown Fort Worth starting Tuesday.
That’s when the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, known as the T, will launch weekday bus service between Arlington’s Park and Ride lots and the
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Foothill Transit to Legislature: We need money
Foothill Transit executive board president Peggy Delach writes that the state budget threatens badly needed mass transit funds.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Join us at crossroads of Manatee's transportation future
When we started brainstorming for some sort of traffic series last year, our premise was significantly different. The key words then were probably, \"Damn that traffic jam.\" Jennifer Rich, our business and projects editor, initiated the discussion after
Source: Bradenton Herald
Bus systems lure riders with plush seats and Wi-Fi
BEIJING, Aug. 28 -- Think of the typical city bus, and Americans are likely
to picture old vehicles with hard seats and noisy brakes that belch diesel fumes
as they jerk from stop to stop.
Transit agencies want people to take another look. They
Source: Xinhua
The Savvy Senior
Where can I find out about alternative transportation options for my 80-year-old mother? She's nearing the point where she needs to give up driving and will need some help getting around.
Alternative transportation options for your mother will depend
Source: The Queens Gazette
James' budget math doesn't add up
Is Republican legislative candidate Joseph James math-challenged?
In a campaign flier distributed in July, the candidate for a 17th District House seat claimed that “over 90 percent of transportation funds go toward mass transit,” whereas “only 3
Source: The Columbian
It's becoming cool to take the bus
WASHINGTON - Think of the typical city bus, and you're likely to picture old vehicles with hard seats and noisy brakes belching diesel fumes from stop to stop.
Transit agencies want you to take another look. They're rolling out more attractive and
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Free rides for disabled to cost RTA at least $5 million
Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday trumpeted signing a measure to give free bus and train rides to poor people with disabilities, but neglected to mention that there's no state money for the program.
The decision means the Regional Transportation
Source: Chicago Tribune
Bicycle use promoted at Democratic National Convention
DENVER Although Denver is home to an award-winning mass-transit system, a new bike-sharing initiative is making strides with a new a concept for public transportation.
Bikes Belong, an organization promoting bicycle use, along with health insurance
Source: The Rebel Yell
Mobility woes within the city
Being disabled since birth, wheelchair-bound P. Santhakumari has to regularly grapple with the problem of limited mobility. However, she attributes this less to her physical condition and more to the ...
Source: Malaysia Sun
Arlingto to start bus service Tuesday
After decades of opposition from voters, Arlington will get its first taste of public transportation next week.
Bus routes will start Tuesday between downtown Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center and Arlington park and ride lots at Parks
Source: Dallas Morning News
Atlanta region to spend federal funds on diesels
The Atlanta region is poised to spend $36 million of its federal transportation funds on diesel locomotives owned by private rail companies so they will pollute less.
The Atlanta Regional Commission on Wednesday approved the money. Final approval now
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mayor vows to put transit on ballot
The struggle to give Oahu residents the chance to vote on the city's proposed $4 billion rail transit system ended successfully yesterday with Mayor Mufi Hannemann promising to approve a measure that would place a question on the November
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Football Express buses sidelined
With the opening home game set to kick off next week, University of Hawaii Warrior football fans need to find transportation other than the low-cost Football Express offered by TheBus to get to Aloha Stadium.
The change comes as a result of a new
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Bus systems lure riders with plush seats and Wi-Fi
WASHINGTON (AP) - Think of the typical city bus, and you're likely to picture old vehicles with hard seats and noisy brakes that belch diesel fumes as they jerk from stop to stop.
Transit agencies want you to take another look. They're rolling out more
Source: Washington Times
Breaking news: Judge rules against Bus Riders Union suit
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled against a lawsuit brought by the Bus Riders Union and NRDC over last year's fare increases.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Zipcar Low-Car Diet Leads to Permanent Car Loss
-- Participants increased their use of other modes of transportation.
-- Participants increased miles walked by 85%
-- Participants increased miles biked by more than 100%
-- Participants increased public transit trips by 65%
Participants
Source: TheAutoChannel.com
Open Letter to Golden Bear Fans for 2008 Football Season
BERKELEY -
Cal football kicks off its 113th season this Saturday, Aug. 30, against Michigan State University at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, looking toward a seventh consecutive winning season for the Golden Bears. In preparation, we want to provide
Source: CSTV.com #1 in College Sports
People Worldwide Search for Cheaper Transportation
The cost of fuel is rising quickly, and people throughout the world are looking for cheaper ways to get to work and travel. VOA's Kent Klein looks at how people are being affected by these changes. (Part 2 of 5)
As gasoline prices soar, commuting
Source: Voice of America
Parking garage opens at Irvine train station
ATTRACTIVE: A new 4-story parking garage was opened to the public at the Irvine Transportation Center Monday. This is the front side viewable off Barranca Parkway.
The structure includes 1,500 new parking spaces, for 1,645 parking spaces at the Irvine
Source: The Orange County Register
McCain, Obama Agree to Overlook Transportation
For better or worse, the presidential campaign has kicked into high gear and both Barack Obama and John McCain are touting platforms covering everything from the economy to Iraq. We're disappointed to...
Source: Malaysia Sun
Officials say buses in Reno facing service cuts
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Regional Transportation Commission officials say people can expect bus service cuts of up to 25 percent if a ballot question fails in the November election.
The commission already plans to cut 7 percent of its services next
Source: The Orange County Register
Bus technology to shorten time at traffic lights
A future trip on a Capital Metro bus may mean shorter waits at red lights.
New technology will be implemented in traffic lights and buses, or \"rapid buses,\" purchased after federal funding is provided in October that will extend the time a traffic
Source: The Daily Texan
