Transdev

New Orleans Streetcar

Management Shakeup at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) renewed its contract with Transdev to oversee transit operation, but is also making significant changes to the management structure, including bringing management positions inside the authority.

May 31, 2019 - The Times-Picayune

Milwaukee Streetcar

'The Hop' Streetcar Opens to the Public Today in Milwaukee

The Hop will deliver new transit service on the east side of downtown Milwaukee. The Hop comes also serves big development expectations from local officials.

November 2, 2018 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New Orleans Streetcar

Lessons in Public-Private Transit Service Contracts

A new report from TransitCenter and the Eno Center for Transportation evaluates public-private transit service contracting, finding a cautionary tale in New Orleans among its six case studies.

October 18, 2017 - The Times-Picayune

Cincinnati Streetcar

Cincinnati Leadership Trades Barbs Over Streetcar Frequencies

The popularity of the new Cincinnati Streetcar—known officially as the Bell Connector—has been tempered by poor performance on contractually mandated 15-minute headways.

October 5, 2016 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Amtrak Acela

Changes Ahead for Amtrak

New pilot projects authorized by the FAST Act include allowing private operators to bid on operating three of Amtrak's 15 long-distance lines for up to eight years "provided they reduce the need for taxpayer support" and allowing pets on trains.

December 7, 2015 - The Wall Street Journal - Business

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