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Contractors: Not Just About Running Trains

Contractors: Not Just About Running Trains

Taking a one-stop-shop approach, these companies help enhance services by forming strategic partnerships with local companies and focusing on regional needs. They can also improve fleet reliability and offer technological innovations and safety programs.

May 30, 2014

Transit systems tap video’s storytelling ability to attract, inform riders
Transit systems work to preserve trees along rail lines

Transit systems work to preserve trees along rail lines

Transit systems planning rail lines, such as Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and California’s Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, are working with their communities to preserve trees in the paths of proposed routes.

May 29, 2014

Metrolink Leads the Way as PTC Deadline Looms

Metrolink Leads the Way as PTC Deadline Looms

The California rail system turns from tragedy to triumph as it moves toward completing positive train control installation on its rail lines by 2015. The expedited effort was spurred in part by the 2008 collision that killed 25 passengers. For many systems, though, gaining radio frequency spectrum remains a challenge.

May 16, 2014

APTA Expo 2014 to highlight livable communities, international practices
DART airport station set to open 4 months early
2014 BRT Survey: Projects Abound, Bring Economic Benefits

2014 BRT Survey: Projects Abound, Bring Economic Benefits

Connecting to jobs and other transit modes as well as supporting economic development were big boons cited. Last year’s sequestration hurt some projects, but not enough to keep this from being a strong year for the mode, with 10 new lines opening.

March 27, 2014

Husband and Wife Team Named Motorcoach Operator of the Year
Utah creates Google Glass transit tracking app
As Mobile Ticketing Makes Strides, E-fare Tech Ramps Up

As Mobile Ticketing Makes Strides, E-fare Tech Ramps Up

More agencies are going mobile with fares. As many others plan to replace aging fare collection equipment, they take steps such as open fare and closed-loop payment systems while planning for mobile ticketing.

February 21, 2014

Transit partners to offer first-, last-mile options

Transit partners to offer first-, last-mile options

In January, Portland, Ore.’s TriMet began offering another transportation option after creating a new joint program with car sharing company Zipcar Inc., while the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) started a nonprofit, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, to make cycling an easy way for riders to fill in the gaps of a trip.

February 21, 2014

Business Stable, Strong for Motorcoach Top 50

Business Stable, Strong for Motorcoach Top 50

While business was up for 62% of survey respondents, this percentage is lower than the last two years. However, the average increase operators experienced came in at about 30%, and every carrier who made the list plans to buy more vehicles this year.

January 14, 2014

2014 Innovative Operators: VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co.
‘Rapid’ Growth Showcases APTA Chair’s Skills

‘Rapid’ Growth Showcases APTA Chair’s Skills

Peter Varga’s theme for his year as chair is “America’s Future is Riding on Public Transportation.” This is reflected in his success at accommodating increasing ridership and improving job access as CEO at Michigan’s The Rapid and his work with APTA on a reauthorization plan.

January 14, 2014

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