Articles

Rail•by Cliff Henke•March 14, 2012

Streetcar Projects Continue Breaking Ground Despite Uncertain Federal Future

Federal officials look at new rules to make streetcars more eligible — but overall funding may be cut in budget battles.

Bus•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•March 14, 2012

BRT Survey: Funding Levels Higher, Yet Still a Concern

Cited as the top challenge experienced by one-fifth of participating operators. Coming in second was land use coordination, at 17%, down by slightly more than 10% from last year, when it was listed as the top challenge.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 14, 2012

San Diego graffiti program tags offenders

The privately-owned Web-based Graffiti Tracker program uses a database that tracks, measures and links graffiti incidents throughout the region.

Rail•by Nicole Schlosser•March 14, 2012

Dallas’ DART stepping up rail security in wake of shooting

Redeployed its 140 police and fare enforcement officers so it has a uniformed presence on every train.

Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•February 23, 2012

Small agencies struggle with funding, legislation

Restrictive legislation, dwindling funds and growing paratransit needs are some of the issues that agencies serving small populations share. New legislation may offer some help.

Rail•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•February 23, 2012

Buy America done incorrectly, will kill, not increase, U.S. jobs

“… most suppliers serve other, bigger markets, such as trucking or freight railroads. Tougher restrictions may force these suppliers out of public transportation entirely.”

Bus•by David Eve•February 23, 2012

World’s longest guided busway opens in UK

Since August 2011, passengers have been riding comfortable, well-appointed buses that can attain speeds of 60 miles per hour on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.

Bus•by Naeem Farooqi•February 23, 2012

Inventory Management: How Stock-Out Risks Drive Inefficient Transit Parts Programs

Overstocking to ensure rush hour demands are met leads to higher upfront overhead costs and increases obsolete inventory when fleets are retired.

Bus•by Brittni Rubin, Assistant Editor•February 23, 2012

Tech improves efficiency, reduces costs for mobile surveillance

As technology continues to improve, so does mobile surveillance operability. Learn how developments on the horizon in camera use, DVRs, Wi-Fi and information systems will help fleets — both large and small — increase efficiency.

Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•February 22, 2012

Legislative and Regulatory Update

A whole host of new regulations and possible legislation are on the horizon for motorcoach operators. METRO spoke to the ABA's Norm Littler and UMA's Ken Presley to find out the latest on some of the issues.

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