Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars aren’t the leading women and men you might think. These “celebrities” are larger than life, yet don’t demand top billing — they’re the transit systems that often play key roles in blockbuster films and TV hits.

Author: Heather Redfern | Posted @ Tuesday, May 15, 2012 02:25 PM | » Comments(1)

Greetings! I would like to answer the following question sent to me and thank the transit professional for doing so: "Just this week, we have had three bus accidents. One type of ‘repeater accident’ has been occurring in the garage involving the driver’s left rear side of our 45-foot [bus]. When turning right, the left rear driver’s side swings out and catches the roof support pole. The last two accidents took out the rear side glass. I need some preventive ideas.”

Author: Louie Maiello | Posted @ Friday, May 4, 2012 10:07 AM | » Comments(8)

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve an extension of highway and transit funding at existing levels through September 30. This is the 10th extension of the six-year transportation bill. We need a long-term bill.

Author: Will Kempton | Posted @ Friday, April 27, 2012 02:19 PM | » Comments(0)

A New York Senator wants transit workers armed with Tasers to protect themselves and their passengers against attacks. A transit workers union backs the request, but the state Police Commissioner and the New York MTA are against it. Is the idea too extreme?

Author: Nicole Schlosser | Posted @ Friday, April 20, 2012 10:26 AM | » Comments(1)

While public transit is becoming the way to get to a game because many new ballparks are being constructed in crowded city neighborhoods with little parking, taking a bus or “catching the sub” has been the most convenient and cost-effective method of traveling to a game in Philadelphia for decades.

Author: Heather Redfern | Posted @ Wednesday, April 18, 2012 02:39 PM | » Comments(2)

Last year was one of the worst on record as far as accidents and casualties for the motorcoach industry, which in the past has typically been one of the safest modes of transportation. If you take the amount of trips taken and compare that with the number of accidents, we’re talking pretty small potatoes; however, anybody in the industry will tell you one fatality is enough.

Author: Alex Roman | Posted @ Friday, April 13, 2012 09:52 AM | » Comments(2)

Understanding how to blend simulator supplemental training into an existing training curriculum will most definitely lead to favorable results and positive benefits to a training program. Attempting to build a curriculum around the simulator is a mistake.

Author: Louie Maiello | Posted @ Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:43 AM | » Comments(0)

In our ongoing effort to improve our paratransit service and provide it in the most cost-effective way possible, OCTA recently completed a state-of-the art indoor center to qualify disabled individuals for the service, called ACCESS, which provides one million rides annually.

Author: Will Kempton | Posted @ Friday, March 30, 2012 09:14 AM | » Comments(0)

One of the highlights of the year for SEPTA bus operators and mechanics is the agency’s annual Bus Roadeo, where employees showcase their driving, safety and maintenance skills in front of family, friends and colleagues in a festive atmosphere. But the Roadeo offers more than just bragging rights and accolades for participants.

Author: Heather Redfern | Posted @ Friday, March 23, 2012 09:11 AM | » Comments(5)

March 18 is International Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Those working in this profession seem to have had a particularly difficult year, given all the recent news stories. TriMet is getting the word out to the public to show their appreciation. Are any other agencies doing the same?

Author: Nicole Schlosser | Posted @ Friday, March 16, 2012 10:22 AM | » Comments(12)