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Tampa Bay transit authority consultant reveals findings after studying Hyperloop, gondola systems

The consultant spoke with representatives form Elon Musk's Virgin Hyperloop One group and others......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 11th, 2020

Bill to disband Tampa Bay transit authority dies in session

The Senate did not gain a House companion bill that was needed......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2021

Florida senator files bill to dissolve Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority

If the bill were to come to fruition, TBARTA would have to distribute its assets to each local government represented on its board......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 10th, 2021

Tampa Bay"s transit connectivity relies on destinations reopening

Transit systems in Tampa Bay that link people to popular destinations are suffering as they await reopenings. "When the destinations went away, the reason for taking the trip went away," said Tampa attorney Ed Turanchik, who represents operator HMS.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2020

Metro eyes bus line cuts while endorsing plan to improve bus service

On the same day the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority approved the findings of a Metrobus service improvement initiative, the Metro board moved ahead with an item that could cut a few dozen bus routes. The seemingly competing motions il.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 16th, 2020

Tampa transit leader helps make financial turnaround at authority, has big plans ahead

David Green was tapped to serve as the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority leader in September 2018......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 3rd, 2020

Magic City Newsmakers: Freshwater Land Trust, UAB Medicine, YWCA, YMCA, CAP and more

Good works Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority participated with other public transportation systems nationwide in National Get On Board Day April 25.   The Alabama Council on Economic Education held its Annual Awards Luncheon on April 22.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2019

A "once in a generation opportunity": A conversation with Tampa Bay transportation veteran Ray Chiaramonte

Ramond “Ray” Chiaramonte is the former executive director of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority. He also served as the former executive director at the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization. He .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 28th, 2019

Tube-train systems may be "evolving" transit market for Central Florida

Futuristic hyperloop systems are shaping up as a more legitimate thing for the region in the near future......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 23rd, 2018

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Oregon. Here are top safety tips for your work commute.

Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in Oregon. Last year the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released data that shows pedestrian deaths increased from 70 in 2010 to 132 in 2022. SAIF safety management consultant Siobhan Murphy says it’s a trag.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2024

West Sacramento believes it has transit playbook for A"s arrival next year

When the Major League Baseball Athletics move to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park next season, it'll put transportation systems around the nearly 25-year-old stadium to the test......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 23rd, 2024

Illinois Senate OK’s legislation over CTA Yellow Line crash

Following a serious collision last year between a Chicago Transit Authority train and a snowplow near the city’s bo.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 13th, 2024

The Hop, BRT lines open at the Couture on Milwaukee"s lakefront: Slideshow

The Hop and bus rapid transit lines will now connect two major public transit systems to the lakefront......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 11th, 2024

The US is studying how COVID-19 vaccines work in people with suppressed immune systems - after research suggested they develop fewer antibodies from the shots

People with immune disorders were excluded from COVID-19 vaccine clinical tria.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 17th, 2021

CTA begins testing new made-in-Chicago rail cars

The Chicago Transit Authority has started in-service testing of its next-generation rail cars — the 7000 series — which were built at a new facility in the Hegewisch neighborhood on the city’s Far Southeast Side. The 1.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 21st, 2021

Tampa Bay transit projects are stuck in limbo as Florida Supreme Court mulls Hillsborough surtax decision

The county has collected $450 million through the surtax, but it remains untouched, leaving the community to bear the brunt of growing transportation woes......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 29th, 2021

Sound Transit draws timeline for capital plan realignment process, reveals initial revenue decreases

Sound Transit is expected to lose $628.6 million through 2021, throwing off its plan to extend light rail, commuter rail and bus rapid transit......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2020

Why Central Ohio"s transit service won"t look different even as Ohio businesses begin to reopen back up

During a typical year, the Central Ohio Transit Authority makes three service changes, realigning its offerings in response to school breaks or seasonal employment shifts. In 2020, the agency has made eight service changes in nine weeks......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 30th, 2020

MTA to seek $3.9 billion in U.S. aid

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest mass-transit system in the nation, will ask for an additional $3.9 billion of federal aid as the agency estimates the financial impact of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 18th, 2020

Covid-19 deals a long-term hit to transit

Until January, it was full speed ahead for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's four-year capital improvement plan. The $54 billion proposal was going to pay out $7.1 billion for modernized... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 15th, 2020

SORTA eliminates free fares after meeting derailed by sex-talking hacker

The board members who run the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority reversed a fare-free policy on Metro’s buses Friday......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2020