White Papers

The purpose of this white paper is to analyze the hazard of cell phone use while operating a transit vehicle, by examining system safety principles, available information in the public domain, recent transit incidents and policies. By Michael J. Conlon, Director of Rail and Bus Safety, Metro Transit.

This paper will give the reader an awareness of what makes an organization successful when they undergo elements of changed management. This can also be known as: reorganizations; restructuring; reengineering; right sizing; and a new strategic direction. Moreover, this paper will focus on how to get an organization motivated so that everyone's involvement creates a level of ownership into the development of the strategy to achieve a performance level know as "world-class." By Dave Stumpo, president/CEO of APTREX Institute.

This paper will focus on the creation of a strategic intent that involves our employees and how the words alone don't solve our industry's people and performance initiatives. Moreover, it will demonstrate that the motivational elements our transit industry must endure - are directly in front of us - namely our workers. By Dave Stumpo, president/CEO of APTREX Institute.

This paper focuses on the approach for one to think differently. It will give the reader an opportunity to see beyond the normal and create a shift in developing a commitment that looks beyond the annual budget cycle. It will involve one's employees in the decision of investment and won't let the words alone solve our industry's people and performance initiatives. Moreover, this paper will demonstrate actual results and testimonial feedback when care, recognition and reward are the tools that demonstrate leadership for our workforce. By Dave Stumpo, president/CEO of APTREX Institute.

This paper will help decision-makers evaluate on-board CCTV systems objectively, and make recommendations to public authorities supported by cost-benefit comparisons of different products over the duration of their planned use.