The Federal Transit Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced a proposed rule that could create a Public Transportation Safety Program. The new program would be included in the FTA’s new safety oversight authority. Read More »

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a new lease agreement on Aug. 12to relocate the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to new headquarters at the Victory Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The move has been scheduled for 2017. Read More »

Pharmabox Inc., the creator of the world’s first automated OTC medicine store, recently commented on the transportation hindrances that affect healthcare and medicines in the U.S. Read More »

Officials from the police and Metra BNSF have announced that they will ride commuter trains in order to observe the community on the trains and improve safety for passengers. Read More »

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recently unveiled its long-term plan for rural roads over the next 25 years, which includes a forecast of the state’s transportation needs for the future, an endeavor UDOT undertakes every four years. Read More »

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., the CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), was recently named among the Ultimate CEOs for 2015 in Northeast Florida in a ranking conducted by the Jacksonville Business Journal that includes Ford alongside five other individuals. Read More »

Era Group Inc., one of the top helicopter transportation operators located within the United States, recently chose Andrew Puhala as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, an appointment by the company that will go into effect on Sept. 14, 2015. Read More »

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL–14) recently announced his intention to host a Community Leadership Forum about transportation and technology. Read More »

The Environmental Law & Policy Center recently stated its disappointment that the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the Indiana Department of Transportation have appealed a recent decision made by the federal court. Read More »

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that it has joined the Waze Connected Citizens program in order to provide drivers with better access to real-time traveler information. Read More »

U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced that three western New York airports, located in Niagara, Erie and Cattaraugus counties, have received more than $3.6 million in federal funds. Read More »

ABQ Ride recently invited all news media to participate in a tour of the city’s latest transportation innovation, Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART). Read More »

CIT Group Inc., a worldwide leader in transportation finance, recently announced that its CIT Maritime Finance has given $61 million in funds to Advantage Tankers LLC, a holding company based in the Marshall Islands. Read More »

The AC Transit board of directors recently made the decision to name Michael Hursh, who is a current Bay Area transit executive with over 20 years experience in public service, to be the new general manager for the company. Read More »

Joseph M. Casey, the general manager of SEPTA, announced on Aug. 19, 2015 that he will retired beginning on Sept. 30, 2015. Read More »

The board of directors for Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., a top asset-light transportation and logistics services provider, recently announced that Brian Murray will join the board, in addition to being involved in the audit committee under Roadrunner's chairman. Read More »

Spheros North America and Transit Cooling Solutions recently partnered to manage as well as support their interests in the Canadian bus market. Read More »

New information released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a branch of the United States Department of Transportation, proves that U.S. driving rates have broken records for the first six months of 2015. Read More »

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), a branch of the United States Department of Transportation, recently announced its proposed rule to create a Public Transportation Safety Program. Read More »

Gov. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire recently announced that she intends to nominate Victoria Sheehan from Nashua as the new commissioner of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Read More »