May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012
Erie, Pa. transit partners with colleges to boost ridership
The transit system, which projects serving 3.6 million riders in 2012 — a 32% increase, also credits restructured routes, improved customer service among other changes. full story

May 14, 2012
Web Extra: Universities creating bike-friendly atmospheres
Transit operators from California, Texas, Illinois and Colorado are making it easy for students and faculty to commute to and get around campus by bicycle, offering a wide variety of service, ranging from bike repair stations to folding bicycle promotions. full story

May 14, 2012
Honolulu rail chief touts project benefits to students
Daniel Grabauskas answered various questions from skeptical Leeward Community College students. full story

May 14, 2012
Md. university to install more solar powered bus shelters
The two new bus shelters’ solar panels will power an LED lighting system that provides the time and bus information, and include a diagram explaining how solar power works. full story

May 14, 2012
U. of Memphis participates in hazmat training
The simulation included a full-scale hazardous material incident that required local, state and federal response. full story

May 14, 2012
U. of Arkansas unveils campus map app
campusmaps.uark.edu lets students find bus routes, parking lots, bicycle racks, campus landmarks, and directions around campus. full story

May 14, 2012
U. of Wisconsin students, transit discuss bus cuts
Campus officials say that five proposed changes are needed in some combination to decrease the structural deficit of $1 million on which UW Transportation Services is currently operating. full story

May 14, 2012
UC San Diego, Cubic partner
Cubic will contribute $500,000 over five years to the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering to fund research done by faculty, students and Cubic Transportation Systems staff. full story


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