August 2010

Technology Helps Paratransit Services Go Lean

While 70 percent of respondents saw ridership increase, fewer plan to buy new vehicles next year and many have had to reduce service to meet tighter budgets. In many cases, software, mobile data terminals and other technologies are helping agencies streamline services.

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In This Issue

Of OCTA's five bases, four are equipped with CNG fueling facilities, three of which were built...

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Economics and Reduced Emissions Drive Growth of Alt Fuel Use

To serve its high volume of traffic, the airport operates five different shuttle services for...

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Shuttle Services Make Key Connections for DFW Airport

'Quiet cars' gain ground on commuter rail systems

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'Quiet cars' gain ground on commuter rail systems

In June, Calif.-based Torrance Transit took delivery of 10 New Flyer gasoline-electric hybrid...

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Torrance Transit marks 70 years with new gasoline-electric fleet

Authorization bill may be stalled for some time

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Authorization bill may be stalled for some time

Developmentally disabled student Derren is learning how to read and understand an NYC bus...

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Training key to controlling costs

Austin prides itself on a track record of highly involved neighborhoods and a history of Smart...

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Tapping TOD Principles to Continue Sustainable Growth in Austin

The biggest challenge has been becoming a 24-hour shop to handle the influx of motorcoaches...

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Coach carrier affected by Gulf spill aids in cleanup

Signs of progress: Support columns for the AirportLink Metrorail extension are visible alongside...

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Miami airport extension progressing

Now in its 15th year, BusCon will again be "Paving the Road to Success" at Chicago's world...

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15th BusCon to Deliver Products, Seminars for Success

Courtesy Bentech

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Bentech at Forefront of Driver Partition Design

The newly opened 35,000-square-foot facility can service up to 15 buses, including 60-foot...

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NABI unveils West Coast service facility

Operators Investing In Tools for Hiring Success

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Operators Investing In Tools for Hiring Success

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New APTA bylaws suggest greater public-private cooperation

Positive Train Control Implementation Signals Challenges Ahead

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Positive Train Control Implementation Signals Challenges Ahead