May 23, 2013

Industry News

Court order may force Wisconsin DOT to improve transit
Judge found that DOT likely violated federal law when it failed to adequately study social and environmental impacts of plan to upgrade interchange without a public transit component.  Read More »

Greyhound to use airline pricing model to boost profit
FirstGroup will spend as much $40 million on computerized yield-management technology to replace Greyhound’s flat-rate charging plan.  Read More »

Expert suggests Capital Metro revamp fare system
Recommendations include some internal, behind-the-scenes changes that would improve the bottom line but not impact riders. Other recommendations would address customer concerns, such as eliminating the complicated zoned-fare structure for MetroRail and providing more equitable discounts for various pass types.  Read More »

Calif. agency unveils 2 Proterra buses
Company has more than tripled transit agency orders under contract for the company’s flagship EcoRide in the past 12 months alone and is planning for its current growth path to continue.  Read More »

Muni transit fee sought for big S.F. events
Surcharge would be tacked onto Giants baseball tickets and any other ticket to an event that draws more than 1,000 people and would help transit system make fleet upgrades.  Read More »

APTA: 56% of summer travelers will use public transportation
The five most popular cities for travel this summer are New York, Miami, Chicago, Orlando and San Francisco.  Read More »

TriMet FY 2014 budget includes bus, safety upgrades
The $485 million operating budget, which will take effect July 1, 2013, includes accelerating new bus purchases; increasing bus service on 14 lines; increasing light rail vehicle and track maintenance; and improving lighting and station renewal.  Read More »

IndyGo to begin more improvements in June
In February, the transit agency launched frequent service on its core lines, added weekend service and lengthened some hours of service.  Read More »

UMA, NTA select Atlanta to host 2016 Travel Exchange
Inaugural event, held January 2013 in Orlando, Fla., brought together more than 3,600 tour and travel buyers and sellers, including 1,176 buyers from 632 companies.   Read More »

S.F. MTA to launch new website
The site will be easier to navigate and mobile device-friendly, designed to work on any smartphone or tablet. It will provide home page access to trip planning, service alerts from both 511 and the agency’s Twitter feed, and a “latest news” section.   Read More »