News on Transit Systems

Feb-28-09: Portuguese-French consortium heads light rail system 1st phase? Surface-Running Light Metro
Feb-28-09: State's 1st bike station to open this spring in Tempe? Bicyclists can gear up for a bike station
Feb-28-09: Light rail brings renewed Vigor to older Tempe neighborhoods
Feb-27-09: Funding Toronto transit ethically TTC fares should rise by 20 cents
Feb-27-09: Pay by the mile? PUBLIC transportation is the CAR!!!
Feb-27-09: Secret draft highlights Toronto agency's strategy Public comments not welcome on EA's
Feb-27-09: Tax election considered to build LRT? Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has been pushing for a light rail
Feb-27-09: PATCO celebrates 40th anniversary? Philadelphia to Lindenwold, N.J.
Feb-27-09: Cincinnati, Ohio Mayor pushes for $185 million streetcar plan? Wants LRT Line
Feb-27-09: City residents hear light rail plans? Ottawa LRT New Plan
Feb-26-09: OC Transpo could extend light rail into Gatineau Interprovincial Core Area Rapid Transit
Feb-26-09: S.F. to study restricting cars on Market Street? Removing cars for better transir service
Feb-26-09: Scranton, Pa. tri-state passenger rail authority proposed? NYC train authority proposed
Feb-26-09: Seattle Light rail open house Holds meeting for new LRT line
Feb-26-09: Metro (Sort Of) Decides on Its Stimulus List Projects which it will use to apply for stimulus funds
Feb-26-09: Metro plans nearly $1 billion in transportation spending Buying rolling stock, repairing buses and railcars
Feb-25-09: Fed Funds for Dallas Programs DART's light rail gains popularity?
Feb-25-09: A cash boost for rail in Minnesota Various projects get funding
Feb-25-09: Regional Transit considers charging for parking? Effort to make up for a dramatic decrease in state funding
Feb-25-09: Latest incidents isolated, TTC says Call for tougher punishment for crimes
Feb-24-09: Liberal backbencher wants stricter laws on transit Prevent violence on public transit
Feb-24-09: Philadelphia - report on how SEPTA will use stimulus funds? How money will be spent
feb-23-09: Austin, Texas - Rock 'n Rail: a problem for commuter service?? Quarries present quandary for commuter rail push
Feb-23-09: Jacksonville, Fla. - first bus lane opens; precursor to LRT?? Is bus only first step for LRT
Feb-23-09: London, U.K. - driverless trains proposed for commuter rail? It's called ATO, or Automatic Train Operation:
Feb-23-09: Commuter rail to airport now closer? Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is moving closer to reality
Feb-23-09: Northeast Corridor high speed rail a possibility? The federal anti-recession economic stimulus package of $787 billion
Feb-23-09: Honolulu hopes $1B will cover overruns in rail-transit costs What's needed to cover rapid transit cost overruns??
Feb-23-09: Fort Worth, Texas - commuter rail to airport now closer? The line from Fort Worth will use rail freight trackage
Feb-23-09: Santa Monica, Calif. - LRT: getting from here to there? Plan is the Olympic corridor with elevated trains
Feb-23-09: A security problem at Metro Light Rail parking lots? she came back to her truck and found a part of her car missing
Feb-23-09: Light rail, water plant top Phoenix list for stimulus money? Money to expand new LRT Line
Feb-23-09: Rail line may promise more than it can deliver? "Field of Dreams" philosophy
Feb-23-09: Puyallup wants rapid bus line As part of their plan to connect South Hill and downtown Puyallup
Feb-23-09: TriMet wants to hear from you about possible cuts About service cut due to lost revenue source
Feb-23-09: It's the ideal time, location to present mass transit options Time for Transit
Feb-23-09: Istanbul - Rails under the Bosporus? long-planned Marmaray link between Europe and Asia is well underway
Feb-23-09: Subway barriers still some years away The costs - estimated at $6-million a station - are not yet in the budget
Feb-23-09: Extra tax money fuels COTA The Central Ohio Transit Authority is adding routes, buying buses
Feb-23-09: Transit system safe despite shootings, TTC says Rider shot on TTC Bus
Feb-23-09: This man has transit users covered The installation of a lot of shelters – a scheduled 400 per year through 2018
Feb-23-09: TTC fare freeze dependant upon healthy Toronto economy Fare remain frozen unless the City budget gets change
Feb-22-09: Put money into high-speed rail Montreal-Windsor line
Feb-22-09: Marin County, Calif. - SMART evaluates DMUs? What type of DMU's
Feb-21-09: Norristown, Pa. Road tolls could fund new commuter rail? Will study the feasibility of imposing a $2 toll
Feb-21-09: Bus-rapid transit better in these Denver light-rail cars carried an average of fewer than 14 people
Feb-21-09: Norristown, Pa. - commuter rail plan: Consultant's report now
Feb-21-09: Urban rail news in brief Various systems update
Feb-21-09: NIMBY objections to LRV maintenance shed? facility in a shuttered factory building in Lowertown
Feb-20-09: Union Station makeover begins along Front Street beginning reconstruction of the station's pedestrian bridge
Feb-20-09: Expect future TTC fare hikes TTC Fares to go up on a yearly base
Feb-20-09: It's Time for Cities to Favor People, Not Cars We're already at that crossroads
Feb-19-09: Proposed transit fare hike misguided Raising transit fares should be a last resort
Feb-19-09: New Signs Will Keep London (ON) Transit Users Informed Real Time info when next buses will arrive
Feb-19-09: Driving sags, capping biggest U.S. drop in 66 years People are driving less
Feb-19-09: Legislature to mass transit agencies: Take a hike! We have no money for Transit
Feb-19-09: Calcutta (Kolkata), India New LRT system to be elevated?
Feb-19-09: Trolley bus comeback too costly High cost of the electric buses and the infrastructure they require make a comeback
Feb-19-09: TTC lots to get security boost Security to be upgraded at existing TTC parking lots
Feb-19-09: TTC expects to break ground on light rail lines this summer Construction of the Sheppard LRT Line
Feb-19-09: Proposed transit fare hike misguided Raising transit fares should be a last resort
Feb-19-09: MORPC, COTA to get $42 million in stimulus money COTA's 8-mile light-rail line from Downtown to Ohio State
Feb-19-09: Light-rail ridership exceeds expectation Phoenix LRT carries 5,000 more rider daily than plan
Feb-19-09: C-Train's the rail thing for one-billionth rider Calgary see it's one-billionth rider
Feb-19-09: 15 Seattles 15 Seattles will move into this "livable" corner of the planet.
Feb-18-09: Union Station Flood Union Station Close due to water line break
Feb-19-09: Poll finds Utahns want more commuter trains But balk at bonding for freeways.
Feb-19-09: Portland - Milwaukie light rail project's open houses? Portland New LRT line opening 2015
Feb-18-09: $75m upgrade of rail junctions in Hamilton Rail Grade separation
Feb-18-09: $175 Million for 6,800 parking spots GO Transit to build parking structures
Feb-18-09: Governor O'Malley Announces First Wave Transportation Projects to Support Economic Recovery
Feb-18-09: Major rail expansion on track with stimulus plan High speed rail a priority for Obama?
Feb-18-09: Go full steam on Clark County rail line Westside Express Service operated by Portland's Tri-Met began operation
Feb-18-09: RTD board votes for LRT, bus service cuts? Lack of funding cause for cuts
Feb-18-09: Governor calls North Shore LRT "tragic mistake"? Pittsburgh's North Shore Connector Running Out Of Money
Feb-17-09: Improving Go Transit $500 Million for GO Transit
Feb-17-09: Obama Plans Massive New High Speed Railroad Is is Buses or HSR?
Feb-17-09: Foreign cities know how to run subways? Miller says European cities have a lot to teach us,
Feb-17-09: Michigan Unhappy with Las Vegas to LA High Speed Rail Project? Michigan is dependent on the auto industry.
Feb-17-09: MTA: Get Ready for TAP Cards LA Goes paperless fare card
Feb-17-09: Maglev set for debut next month China new Maglev Line to open
Feb-17-09: Metro too costly Transport Minister David Campbell, says he does not have time to look at an inner-west light rail proposal
Feb-17-09: No Photo Ban in Subways The sergeant told them to arrest me.
Feb-17-09: Transit zoning bill gets remake Sponsors revise plan to allow 50 units per acre at stations
Feb-17-09: Levy flagged to combat traffic woes $15 levy to fund better public transport amid warnings
Feb-16-09: Florida - Seiler wants to revive light rail plan? The idea has been treated as a luxury item
Feb-16-09: A holey war is brewing on the city's streets Potholes: Nature's speed bumps
Feb-16-09: Back-seat Driver Sacramento light rail gets a security check
Feb-16-09: City Council rejects tramway alignment? Adelaide's rail transit system has been rejected by the City Council
Feb-16-09: Angels Flight, Downtown's Very Own Railway Will Open Soon
Feb-16-09: The Portland that might have been Cities are for traffic
Feb-16-09: TRAX use levels off at University of Utah Mass transit ridership at the University of Utah has leveled off
Feb-16-09: Portland - A rude awakening for Tualatin, and for TriMet Frequent horn blasts, beginning at 5:45 a.m. each workday
Feb-16-09: Bellevue council to vote on Bel-Red development plan Help to support LRT
Feb-16-09: Transit refund reversal gobsmacking OC Transpo had planned to compensate disenfranchised passengers
Feb-16-09: Transit unions plan lawsuit Halt DDOT-SMART merger and Woodward light rail talks
Feb-16-09: Monday's "In Transit" Column Lack of drivers can't keep up TTC service
Feb-15-09: Metro may be nearing deal on next 4 light rail lines Houston-We’re in final negotiations
Feb-15-09: St. Paul - Light rail on track? Falling prices for materials such as asphalt and rebar have helped to shave millions of dollars
Feb-15-09: Son's survival 'miraculous' Praises fast-acting pals after pair shoved onto tracks
Feb-15-09: LA MTA seeks to reopen LRV bidding process? Flaws of its first 50 AlsaldoBreda LRVs
Feb-15-09: Subway barriers a long way off for TTC Things to do before they can be install
Feb-15-09: TTC Talks Barriers In Wake Of Subway Pushing Rider push onto Subway track
Feb-15-09: Province eyes Metrolinx shakeup McGuinty, not happy with no shovels in the ground
Feb-15-09: Voters get shorted on transit funding Legislature is now considering a measure to suspend the STA for five years
Feb-13-09: Proposed urban rail could relieve road congestion Austin looks for new transportation options
Feb-13-09: Cleveland, Ohio - commuter rail line proposed to Vermilion? Now, 71 years after LSE was abandoned
Feb-13-09: Galway, Ireland City is prime candidate for E200m transport fund
Feb-13-09: Train station must be appraised before sale Proposed sale of the Gettysburg Railroad Station
Feb-13-09: Jersey City - Square vision plan is introduced Mixed-use two-tower development adjacent to the transit hub.
Feb-13-09: Manila - Trains with no tracks to run on? Track-less trains anyone
Feb-12-09: Counties converge on Austin Press representatives, senators, and their aides on transportation, taxes
Feb-12-09: Taller buildings proposed for San Jose housing, retail project Help to support Transit
Feb-11-09: Toronto - Better Way should be even better Budget freezes fares until 2011
Feb-11-09: Skoda trams to Wroclaw Skoda Transportation to supply a further 28 trams
Feb-11-09: China will build special railway for Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia A 230mph rail link between Mecca and Medina
Feb-11-09: TTC budget winner TTC Gets an extra $91 million for operation
Feb-10-09: NJ Transit looks to replace aging rail cars NJ Transit to look at single EMU cars to replace fleet
Feb-10-09: AnsaldoBreda may open LA plant to build LRVs? AnsaldoBreda will move if LA order 300 more LRT's
Feb-10-09: Chastain to press his LRT plan in court Voter-approved LRT plan will be heard by the Missouri Court of Appeals
Feb-09-09: New downtown subway relief line is gaining momentum More support for the DRL line over the Yonge extension
Feb-09-09: Free ride Mass-transit fares should be eliminated, not increased
Feb-09-09: Toronto - future extension of Yonge subway considered? DRL To be built before Yonge
Feb-09-09: GO Transit to consider purchasing a CP Line GO To look at buying tracks to Bolton for new service
Feb-07-09: A futuristic vision for the TTC - from 1910 What the DRL would look like in 1910
Feb-07-09: Mississauga council at odds over bus project Debate if the 403 BRT should be built
Feb-06-09: City seeks bids for rail line's first phase Tenders to be call for new transit line
Feb-06-09: Rail plans rattle home's owners More GO service will shake old house
Feb-06-09: Brampton Transit may roll north Public transit lies somewhere in Caledon’s
Feb-06-09: Airport plans include relocated terminal LRT from airport to city
Feb-05-09: Des Moines - Residents favor lots of public transit? Wants to see transit and LRT
Feb-05-09: DANAC wants to keep CCT stop at office park Wants transit to stop here
Feb-05-09: Dallas - Cedar Hill City Council backs light rail idea See LRT as the way to go
Feb-05-09: $600 million in stimulus headed to Minnesota for transportation? Money to help transit
Feb-05-09: Subway scenario: Transportation frustration at City Hall One aimed at downtown relief.
Feb-05-09: Battle erupts over future of Yonge and Eglinton Hight of building over TTC terminal
Feb-05-09: Mississauga council gives green light to bus line Council gives go to cost overrun 403 BRT
Feb-04-09: Boston - state backs five-mile LRT extension? MBTA is considering extending its Green Line light rail service
Feb-04-09: Hamilton, Ontario - local match estimate for proposed LRT It could cost City 15% to built LRT
Feb-04-09: Getting Toronto transit up to speed Who is going to build TTC new LRT's?
Feb-04-09: Council hopes stimulus plan will extend Metro Rail Buffalo hopes to expand current LRT line as plan
Feb-03-09: Developer invites LRT submissions? Bidders to submit plans for building LRT system
Feb-03-09: Rail System'll Be Operational By December Lagos, Nigeria LRT to start running
Feb-03-09: Councilmen push stimulus money for Metro Rail extension Expanding the LRT to University
Feb-02-09: Stealing From TTC Booth Robber Uses Scooter As Getaway Vehicle
Feb-02-09: We're still playing catch-up on public transit C. Hume with online comment by former TTC chief David Gunn?
Feb-02-09: TTC chief assures upkeep despite fare freeze It will force the TTC to make cuts elsewhere in its budget
Feb-02-09: Light rail pioneer secures a long-term future Tyne and Wear gets 20 year contract
Feb-02-09: Keep open mind in light rail decision Willing to look at LRT
Feb-02-09: February, March and April Fare Discounts Rider get fare cuts over strike
Feb-02-09: GO train partially derails in Georgetown Cab car derail near station

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