Articles

New Mobility•by Rachel J. Burckhardt•August 17, 2012

Design-Build Creates New R.I. Links

Commuters from the new Wickford Junction station, a $24.5 million multimodal facility consisting of a single-side commuter rail platform on a restored siding track, can now reach Providence in 35 minutes and Boston in less than two hours.

Bus•by By Nicole Schlosser•August 17, 2012

Universities, Transit Partner to Share Strengths

Universities bring the ridership and cities get the system funding. Constant communication, offering unlimited access and focusing on service instead of governance structure are touted as factors in successful systems.

Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•August 17, 2012

Motorcoach Express Services Flourish

Capitalizing on tech-savvy consumers who are looking to stretch their dollar and take advantage of added value, quicker trip times and online ticketing, express services have expanded their services from the Northeast to the West.

Rail•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•August 17, 2012

Artificial Intelligence Targets Bad Behavior

San Francisco’s Muni is one of several transit operations using DHS grant monies to bolster its program with the use of video surveillance technology software that analyzes abnormal behavior, and thereby alerting systems to potential security and safety issues.

Paratransit•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•August 17, 2012

8 Essentials of MAP-21

In July, Congress passed a new two-year bill – MAP-21. Highlights contained include an expanded TIFIA program as well as streamlined New Starts and project delivery processes.

Bus•by Erin Spandorf, Assistant Editor•August 17, 2012

Transit systems reunite owners with lost items

Transit agencies’ lost and found departments catalog, store and sometimes track down the owners of items left on buses and railcars.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•August 17, 2012

Innovative approach to creating app

Greater Good’s plan for the innovative app stems from co-founder George Aye’s experience as lead designer at CTA.

Motorcoach•by Nicole Schlosser•August 17, 2012

Mich. operator adds 'hearing loop' tech

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Owosso, Mich., motorcoach operator Indian Trails Inc. partnered to install “hearing loop” technology on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches, operating 34 scheduled routes that serve passengers throughout Michigan.

Motorcoach•by Nicole Schlosser•June 18, 2012

Motorcoach Operator Q&A: Contending with Change

Operators discuss how they are adapting to evolving equipment, tighter competition and different customer needs and weigh in on proposed safety regulations.

Rail•Cover Story•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•June 15, 2012

Consultant Roundtable: Industry Focusing On Gains

While it is easy to blame the lack of dedicated funding for slowing down projects and causing uncertainty, consultants remain optimistic that they can help public transit agencies fill the gap by utilizing its expertise from other regions around the world. Many are hopeful the younger generation entering the workforce will help grow public transit usage.

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