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Toronto Transit Continues Award-Winning Suicide Prevention Program

Dual roles in transit: Other duties as assigned

Many of us often have to wear different hats in our jobs. One school transportation director may become a crossing guard for a day. Another may manage building services over the summer. What about in the world of public transit?

July 26, 2013

Is the future of transit free?

Protests in Brazil over fare hikes have sparked authors at The Economist and Slate magazine to put in their two cents on the future of fares. They contend that they are costly to collect and that transit systems may be more effective at cutting traffic congestion and improving service if they were fare-free. Could that ever happen in the U.S.?

June 28, 2013

Transit Contractors Bring Efficiencies, Share Success Stories
Website compiles bus schedules for easy trip planning
Minneapolis' Metro Brings Wind-Powered Rail Travel

Minneapolis' Metro Brings Wind-Powered Rail Travel

Metro Transit bought approximately 71,000 kilowatt hours of wind-generated electricity from energy supplier Xcel Energy’s Windsource program as part of an Earth Day event. This was just one of many components of its Go Greener initiative.

May 22, 2013

What Motorcoach Operators Need to Know about Web Responsiveness

What Motorcoach Operators Need to Know about Web Responsiveness

Mobile devices are surpassing PCs in popularity, becoming the new method for customers to access information about your operation. Responsive web design ensures customers using mobile devices get quick, easy access to all the information on your site.

May 22, 2013

Apps Helping to Enhance Riders' Experience

Apps Helping to Enhance Riders' Experience

For the increasing number of customers with smartphones and tablets, safety is enhanced. New features, such as mobile ticketing, crowd-sourced information and even shopping, further improve the ride.

May 22, 2013

How to Grow Your Senior Customer Base

How to Grow Your Senior Customer Base

Baby boomers are more independent and tech-savvy than their predecessors and want more meaningful experiences when they travel. Operators are using more technology to reach them and offering flexibility with customizable tours.

April 24, 2013

Transit agencies partner to prevent sexual assault

Building public transportation’s next generation

As more and more transit workers retire, the ranks are thinning. What’s being done about it today will ensure a robust, innovative transportation workforce for tomorrow. The FTA and APTA are stepping up development of the next generation of public transportation workers and leaders. What is your agency or workplace doing to advance workforce development for the next generation?

March 22, 2013

Policy Expert Highlights BRT Advantages

Policy Expert Highlights BRT Advantages

What makes BRT projects stand out as a popular transit choice right now in the U.S., Art Guzzetti, VP, policy, American Public Transportation Association says, is its versatility.

March 18, 2013

Chicago Gets Jump On BRT

Chicago Gets Jump On BRT

Chicago Transit Authority opened the city’s first BRT line and the first of four planned routes, the Jeffery Jump, in November of last year.

March 18, 2013

2013 BRT Survey: Coordination, Construction Top Challenges

2013 BRT Survey: Coordination, Construction Top Challenges

While many operators cited receiving plenty of political and community support, they reported contending with difficulties in coordination with other jurisdictions, Departments of Transportation, transit agencies and city staff.

March 18, 2013

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