Articles

Bus•by Naeem Farooqi•April 18, 2012

Inventory Management: Building a Transit Supply Chain Network

The business case for building a new materials supply chain is strengthened by the clear cost savings derived by adopting unified sourcing, delivery and storage techniques.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•April 18, 2012

Denton County Commuter Rail Line Breaks the Mold

The agency goes from inception to launching the 21-mile commuter rail system in approximately nine years. The project was built without the use of any federal funds.

Motorcoach•by Nicole Schlosser•April 18, 2012

6 Tips for Diversifying Your Coach Offerings

Careful budget planning in advance, cross-utilizing resources, strategic partnerships and tapping into local employers are some ways to ensure a smooth expansion into new bus markets.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•April 18, 2012

Maintenance Shops: Learning Curve Continues to Grow

Second annual Bus Maintenance Survey finds that many agencies around the nation are experiencing difficulties with alternative propulsion, as they continue to add new equipment in the shop to service as well as learn new ways to make repairs to the vehicles. Meanwhile parts issues, including concerns about availability, lead times and frequent failures, remains the biggest issue.

New Mobility•Cover Story•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•April 18, 2012

Long Beach Transit Takes Innovative Path

Adding CNG vehicles to its diverse fleet, building a fueling facility and refurbishing its maintenance garage are some of the projects the system has on its plate.

Rail•by Nicole Schlosser•April 18, 2012

MBTA converts station, tunnel into training facility

Using grant money from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), MBTA will convert the Oak Street railway into a “mock” train station to carry out drills, which will also be accessible to emergency responders from all surrounding cities and towns.

Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•April 18, 2012

Bus safety app makes data more accessible

SaferBus provides access to safety records on approximately 6,000 interstate commercial passenger carriers operating in the U.S., which includes privately operated motorcoach, school bus and tour bus companies.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 15, 2012

Green Projects Help Transit Be More Sustainable Off the Road

Whether it’s adding solar panels or building LEED-certified buildings, agencies are finding ways to be environmentally friendly beyond purchasing alternative-fueled vehicles. METRO takes a look at agencies leading the charge.

Paratransit•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 15, 2012

Flint MTA Switches to Propane for Savings, Eco-Benefits

In 2011, Livonia, Mich.-based manufacturer of propane autogas fuel systems ROUSH CleanTech and its in-state neighbor the Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled the agency's first propane autogas paratransit vehicle at the BusCon Expo in Chicago.

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

Public transportation’s green benefits get lost in D.C. debate

Opponents ignore all the evidence that shows that public transportation is one investment that contributes to sustainable economic growth, that you really can have green investments.

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