December 2011

University Transit Turns to Technology, Partnerships to Cope with Demand

State budgets are squeezing colleges and universities at a time when enrollment is higher and a sluggish economy is causing more students to board campus buses. Partnering with both local transit authorities and contractors has saved transit services for many schools.

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Photo Courtesy: NJ Transit

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Transit agencies turn to new, innovative contactless payment systems

Lake Erie Transit's "buddy system" helps seniors, people with disabilities and even students...

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Mich. transit’s ‘buddy system’ gives senior, disabled riders guidance

Passengers using electronic devices on public transit systems across the U.S. are increasingly...

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Plainclothes officers, station announcements used to quell handheld electronic thefts

APTA EXPO Revitalizes Industry

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APTA EXPO Revitalizes Industry

BCI Opens Chinese Facility, Focuses on North American Growth

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BCI Opens Chinese Facility, Focuses on North American Growth

Q'Straint debuts Quantum self-securement system

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Q'Straint debuts Quantum self-securement system

Alain Mercier and Guillaume Mehlman at 2011's APTA EXPO.

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Alstom, OC Transpo foresee growth for public-private partnerships

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The business case for a gas tax increase gets stronger

Photo credit: Ken Bordelon/APTA

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Melaniphy Eager to ‘Learn Something New Every Day’ as APTA Chief