September 1, 2017
On July 31, 2017, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Private Investment Project Procedures (PIPP), which aims to remove impediments for public-private partnerships (P3s) and attract private investment to plan, develop, finance, design, construct, maintain and operate public transport systems.
August 1, 2017
Standing on the cusp of a higher growth trajectory, Bhutan aims to improve its overall transport infrastructure to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
July 1, 2017
In June 2017, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced plans to implement a Smart Transport Strategy for the period 2017-2021, to transform 25 per cent of Dubai’s transport trips into self-driving by 2030.
June 1, 2017
The UK Bus Services Bill received Royal Assent on April 27, 2017, becoming an Act of Parliament (law). The Act is an amendment to the Transport Act of 2000.
May 1, 2017
Auckland Transport’s (AT) Asset Management Plan 2015–2018 sets out the way forward for the agency to manage the assets that it is responsible for during 2015-18, looking forward 10 years in detail and 30 years in outline.
March 1, 2017
In January 2017, the European Commission (EC) adopted an implementing regulation with a new timetable for the roll-out of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS).
February 1, 2017
With more than USD64 billion worth of metro and rail projects planned in the Middle East, the public transport sector holds big potential for private investors.
January 1, 2017
On July 26, 2016, the United States Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published the Final Rule for transit agencies to monitor and manage capital assets such that assets are maintained in a state of good repair (SGR).
December 1, 2016
The public transport sector is fast witnessing deployment of new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Open Data to offer new facilities to passengers and improve overall system efficiency. However, these technologies also bring with them a set of new issues, including cyber threats.
November 1, 2016
In July 2016, the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) signed an agreement with SMRT Trains to implement the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF).
October 1, 2016
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action entered into by the E3/EU+3 (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, Russia and the United States) with Iran on July 14, 2015, has paved the way for the prospect of an increase in long-term investments by Western companies in Iran after many years of restrictions.
September 1, 2016
With growing economic activity and rising urbanisation in India, several cities are reaching limits to growth because of the inadequate capacity of their transport systems.
August 1, 2016
The European Commission (EC) drafted the Fourth Railway Package in January 2013 to remove transportation barriers and create a single European railway area.
July 1, 2016
On May 27, 2016, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published the final rule on State wide and Non-metropolitan Transportation Planning and Metropolitan Transportation Planning.
June 1, 2016
Over the past decade, the Lima-Callao Metropolitan Region (LMR) grew rapidly and is now one of the most congested and polluted regions in Latin America.
May 1, 2016
In April 2016, the National Transport Authority (NTA) published the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area for the period 2016 to 2035.
April 1, 2016
Dhaka's transport policy is focussed on the need to co-ordinate and develop an efficient public transport system to ease traffic congestion, develop transport infrastructure, and co-ordinate service across different means of transportation.
March 1, 2016
On February 4, 2016, 78 cities submitted applications in response to the Smart City Challenge launched by the United States Department of Transportation's (USDOT) in December 2015.
February 1, 2016
The Government of Norway aims to develop a modern transport system that enables easier, faster and safer travel for passengers and freight.