Below are some of the highlights from this morning’s meeting of the Metro Board of Directors. The full agenda is here. •Item 23. The Board approved exercising an option with New Flyer to purchase an additional 350 new buses for $195 million on top of the 55o previously ordered. These buses will [continue reading]
Here are a few other items of interest tackled at today’s meeting of the full Metro Board of Directors: •The Board approved a $302-million contract with New Flyer of America for the purchase of 550 new 40-foot buses powered by compressed natural gas. Staff report (pdf) •The Board approved a [continue reading]
Here is the news release: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a budget of $297 million today to purchase 550 new 40-foot transit buses fueledby compressed natural gas (CNG). In taking the action, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to Metro’s long-term plan to ensure [continue reading]
As Metro greatly expands its rail network in Los Angeles County in the next few years, the agency has also been working to purchase new rail cars. After a lengthy proposal process, Metro staff is recommending a $299-million contract with Kinkisharyo International LLC— a firm based in Westwood, Mass. — [continue reading]
