Articles

Bus•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•June 15, 2012

Shift in consultant use shows greater reliance on private sector

Can private sector professionals help with the challenges? Absolutely!

Bus•by Brittni Rubin, Assistant Editor•June 15, 2012

Sustainability and safety key for flooring company

Altro is a supplier and manufacturer of safe and hygienic interior surfaces that are easy to clean and maintain. Their products’ focus keeps passengers’ comfort and safety at the forefront of design and engineering.

Rail•by Udi Segall•June 15, 2012

Information Management Bolsters Transit Safety & Security

PSIM technology provides an integrated “cockpit” view of different security, safety and operational systems, and analyzing and correlating information across these different sub-systems in real-time.

Bus•by Naeem Farooqi•June 15, 2012

Vendor Managed Inventory: Benefits of a Transit Supply Chain Network Realized

Working with a partner with similar goals and interests has been a rewarding experience for the eight transit system members of the VMI partnership, with parts price savings averaging around 15% to date. Part 3 of 3 in a series.

Paratransit•by Nicole Schlosser•June 15, 2012

Contractors Helping Operators Manage Tighter Budgets

Using CNG, bus tracking software and customized local solutions, private contractors are stepping up to the challenge of saving even more money for transit operators.

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

U.S. High-Speed Rail: Despite Political Railroading, Supporters Optimistic

Regardless of confusion over what the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program was defined as and political pressure being applied, the Obama Administration’s $10 billion-plus investment in the nation’s rail network has seen some success as many projects, including California’s “true” high-speed rail program, continue moving forward.