Articles

Technology•by Chris Marshall and Ron Kilcoyne•January 12, 2012

Transit execs can help guide “green” projects

Over the past 10 years, the green building community has helped shape a blossoming landscape filled with healthy, high-performing green buildings, homes and communities worldwide.

Bus•by Brittni Rubin, Assistant Editor•January 12, 2012

Vehicle Seating Manufacturers Offer Flexible Design Options, Enhanced Construction

Whether it’s reducing seat weight or working with designers for new fabric options, seating manufacturers are finding ways to stand out, through the use of new materials and technologies.

Rail•by Levern McElveen•January 12, 2012

Understanding the Complexity of Transit Safety

Safe transit systems are the reflection of how well safety has been ingrained into the fabric of systems and multiple sub-systems. When transit systems are not properly aligned, these systems and sub-systems will reach their safety limits, which may lead to catastrophic events.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•January 12, 2012

MCI Sees Upswing as it Heads into New Year

With eyes set on constant improvements in efficiencies and reliability, CEO Rick Heller reports there is much going on at MCI, including its new ‘Business Excellence’ program. The company is also celebrating its 6,000th J/E coach and a new CNG contract in Los Angeles.

Bus•by Louis Maiello•January 12, 2012

Proper driver training decreases road incidents, increases safety

Louis Maiello, former director of training, New York City Transit Bus & Safety Division, 2003 NTI Fellow and current Transit Training Specialist at FAAC Inc., was a featured speaker at BusCon. Here he discusses elements from his presentation "Advanced Performance Driver Training" and key steps for "producing a world-class operator."

Bus•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•January 12, 2012

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Options Aplenty at BusCon 2011

Environmentally friendly trends continued their progress on the show floor and during educational sessions at the 16th installment of BusCon, held at Chicago's Navy Pier in mid-September.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•January 12, 2012

SEPTA delves into drivers’ past to improve customer service

To improve customer service as well as decrease confrontations with passengers and driver assaults, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) teamed up with Philadelphia's Red Kite Project LLC to create a unique training program that focuses on the life experiences of the drivers.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•January 11, 2012

New fare system in 2013 to reshape TransLink police force duties

With a new fare payment system and fare gates slated to be introduced on its SkyTrain rapid transit system in 2013, British Columbia's TransLink is beginning to explore what will become of its effective police force once the new fare system is introduced.

Technology•by Martin Romjue•December 19, 2011

Euro Limo Zone Reaches To U.S. With Lower Rates

EuroLimousine.net is growing a bold brand that connects small and medium-sized European providers with U.S. operators.

Bus•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•November 17, 2011

University Transit Turns to Technology, Partnerships to Cope with Demand

State budgets are squeezing colleges and universities at a time when enrollment is higher and a sluggish economy is causing more students to board campus buses. Partnering with both local transit authorities and contractors has saved transit services for many schools.

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