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  1. Category: Transportation

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    1. American Airlines cancels direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Puerto Rico

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 30 2012) Transportation

      American Airlines cancels direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Puerto Rico

      Many travelers who booked direct flights with American Airlines from Bradley International Airport in Connecticut to San Juan, Puerto Rico were recently surprised with a notice saying those flights have been rerouted.


      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   The Republican

    2. Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Transportation

      Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State A 1-cent per gallon gasoline tax could generate $50 million a year for transportation projects in the region, according to the executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield   Springfield

    3. Transportation grants to help UMass-Amherst, other New England campuses

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 18 2012) Transportation

      The U.S. Department of Transportation says the New England schools will get a share of $77 million it is allocating to 22 facilities known as University Transportation Centers, in which various schools team up for research.

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Amherst

    4. Peter Pan Bus Lines subsidiary targets downtown Westfield for off-campus WSU student housing

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2012) Education , Transportation

      Peter Pan Bus Lines subsidiary targets downtown Westfield for off-campus WSU student housing University Housing LLC, a Peter Pan Bus Lines company, will invest an estimated $5 million in Westfield’s downtown to create off-campus housing for students attending Westfield State University.

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    5. Editorial: JetBlue helps Bradley International Airport expand southern reach

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 7 2012) Transportation

      Editorial: JetBlue helps Bradley International Airport expand southern reach Coming off a year when passenger travel at the Windsor Locks airport saw a 5 percent increase, 2011, JetBlue’s expansion augers well for 2012.

      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Springfield   The Republican

    6. Bradley Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico service begins on JetBlue

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 6 2012) Transportation

      Bradley Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico service begins on JetBlue JetBlue Airways on Thursday started its new daily nonstop daily service from Bradley International Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as Bradley looks back on a year that saw passenger travel rise about 5 percent from 2010.

      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport

    7. Railroad developments on track for Valley

      Explore GazetteNET (Jan 1 2012) Transportation

      Railroad developments on track for Valley A nearly $73 million federal project to rehabilitate the Pan Am southern tracks that extend from Greenfield through Northampton into Holyoke is slated for completion in the next few years, with some of its components already in the works.

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Palmer

    8. Bradley to launch Fort Myers non-stop | Hartford Business

      Explore HartfordBusiness.com (Dec 27 2011) Transportation

      Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks will have its first nonstop service to Fort Myers, Fla. starting on Feb. 12.

      Comment Mentions:   Southwest Airlines

    9. Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2011) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds PVPC executive director Timothy W. Brennan called for more revenue to help address nearly $1.2 billion in area highway projects in backlog since 2002 and another $279 million in regional transit projects. Highway projects include a $358 million estimate to replace the Interstate 91 viaduct in Springfield.

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

    10. Consultant: Bradley International Airport needs to take steps to lure European flights

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 4 2011) Transportation

      Consultant: Bradley International Airport needs to take steps to lure European flights Bradley has enough passengers in its service area to support European flights, Hill said – more than 1,900 daily passengers move between the Bradley service area and transatlantic points in each direction, Hill said, with over 1,000 within 60 minutes of Bradley.

      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   The Republican

    11. Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2011) Transportation

      Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study Mayor Daniel M. Knapik is asking the City Council to support the new $400,000 study, set to launch in early 2012, by the state Department of Transportation and regional transit authority when it meets in regular session Thursday. That study, financed by the state, will address current and future bus transportation needs in the city along with the extent of commercial and other development or redevelopment of the downtown.

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Greenfield

    12. Center of Attention

      Explore BusinessWest (Nov 22 2011) Transportation

      Center of Attention The concept initially came together nearly a decade ago. It was a unique and ambitious plan — to combine a transportation center with adult basic education programs and a childcare facility — but it made sense on many levels. So much so, that the Holyoke Transportation Center was able to withstand myriad challenges, many of them capable of scuttling the initiative. The end result is what one of the private-equity investors calls “a one-stop shop to improve your life.”

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    13. New Haven-to-Hartford-to-Springfield high-speed rail line project manager remains confident despite votes in Congress

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011) Transportation

      New Haven-to-Hartford-to-Springfield high-speed rail line project manager remains confident despite votes in Congress John Bernick said Thursday that Connecticut is "still in good shape" and has already received enough money to launch service from New Haven to Windsor in 2016.

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield

    14. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority unveils new energy efficient buses

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 11 2011) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley Transit Authority unveils new energy efficient buses PVTA Administrator Mary L. MacInnes said the spacious new buses will make it easier for riders with disabilities or older riders to get on and off the bus. The new fleet will also include an Intelligent Transportation System, which automatically announces stops and displays time information. The buses have cameras, automatic passenger counters and more, she said.

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Congressman Richard E. Neal

    15. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      Palmer, Amherst and Montague, along with five communities in Connecticut and the town of Brattleboro, Vt. are expected to sign a memorandum of agreement on Friday to pledge their support to pursue funding to restore passenger rail service and enhance freight rail service along the New England Central Rail Corridor line.

      Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

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