The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (TX) is looking into the feasibility of adding natural-gas buses to its fleet. Original post

A new survey found that announcements on New York City Transit subway cars are generally clear — except during delays. Original post

Partners in Michigan’s University Research Corridor are teaming up to focus on multidisciplinary transportation research. Original post

The wait is over: Transport for London (UK) unveiled the design for the Oyster card commemorating the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Original post

The Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) is launching its new bus rapid transit service next week but, as the Times Union points out, “some whiz-bang features aren’t yet in place.” So while passengers will be able to ride the brand-new hybrid vehicles fare-free for the first two weeks, they will have to wait a littleRead… Read more »

As the Waterloo Regional Council (ON) considers long-range transit alternatives, some local advocates have proposed a gondola system. Original post

DesertXpress, the proposed high-speed rail line linking Victorville (CA) with Las Vegas (NV), cleared a key federal hurdle last week and is moving closer to reality. Original post