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Due to economic pressures, have you had to make cuts to paratransit service?






PAST WEB POLLS


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Will FMCSA's new pre-employment screening program have a significant impact on driver safety?

Yes 60%
No 40%



Has the weather impacted your service?

Yes 100%
No 0%



With transit agencies facing budget shortfalls, should employees be allowed to ride their systems for free?

Yes 84.3%
No 15.7%



Is your state or local government contributing to your high-speed rail system?

Yes 50%
No 40%
Not sure 10%



Under a new law, bus and truck drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750. Do you think this penalty is enough?

Yes 52.9%
No 47.1%



U.S. Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood just announced new Positive Train Control technology installation requirements. Does your system have plans in place yet for PTC?

Yes 16.7%
No 83.3%
Not sure 0%



Did your operation offer free rides on New Year's Eve?

Yes 38.5%
No 61.5%



Are you optimistic about 2010?

Yes 50%
No 50%



Is the amount of computer and/or electronic device thefts rising on your system?

No 100%
Yes, both 0%
Only for electronic devices 0%
Only for computers 0%



The U.S. DOT recently announced the availability of $280 million for urban circulator projects such as streetcars, buses and bus facilities. Will your system benefit from this funding?

Yes 66.7%
No 16.7%
Not sure 16.7%

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METRO Magazine - February/March 2009

In This Issue:
Federal Transit Funding Key to Rebuilding Economy, Eliminating Dangerous Roadway and Rail Crossings, Fare Collection System Updates Boost Efficiencies, Revenue and much more…