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Busby Michael Schneider and Tesse Roberts RasmussenSeptember 9, 2010

Support Transit Development and Operation?

When properly employed, such partnerships between government and the private sector can expedite projects, transfer development and operations risk, and provide better opportunities to leverage limited funds.

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Busby Kara CunninghamSeptember 9, 2010

Operational Efficiency through Security Technology

Recent advances in the world of mobile surveillance increase public safety while allowing transit agencies to improve incident response, reduce risk and save money.

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Railby Alex Roman, Managing EditorSeptember 9, 2010

Supply Side Ready to Take on U.S. High-Speed Market

Although funding impacts businesses as much as high-speed rail authorities, many manufacturers are excited for the opportunity to provide services in the U.S. and optimistic their products have what it will take.

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Paratransitby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorSeptember 9, 2010

GM Survey: Transit Systems Hobbled by Drop in State, Local Funds

Three out of four agencies responding to the annual survey reported that their ridership numbers were down due to the economy and some were additionally impacted by raising their fares. The average transit executive salary totals $157,000, while the average time spent in the industry tops 25 years.

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BusCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorSeptember 9, 2010

Despite Dwindling Tax Revenues, Top 100 Fleets Soldier On

As decreased revenue continues to impact transit agencies' budgets, many are continuing to find ways to become more efficient and remain a part of the entire intermodal solution. New York City Transit remains in the top spot of this year's survey.

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ParatransitCover Storyby Claire Atkinson, Senior EditorAugust 10, 2010

Technology Helps Paratransit Services Go Lean

While 70 percent of respondents saw ridership increase, fewer plan to buy new vehicles next year and many have had to reduce service to meet tighter budgets. In many cases, software, mobile data terminals and other technologies are helping agencies streamline services.

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Motorcoachby Claire Atkinson, Senior EditorAugust 10, 2010

Shuttle Services Make Key Connections for DFW Airport

The world's third busiest airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International operates five different shuttle services to accommodate a wide variety of parking and transit options for airport visitors and employees.

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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 10, 2010

15th BusCon to Deliver Products, Seminars for Success

The 140,000-square-feet of show floor will feature the latest vehicles and products on the market today, while alternative fuels, university transit topics and driver safety will be discussed during educational sessions.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherAugust 10, 2010

New APTA bylaws suggest greater public-private cooperation

All of the industry's sectors need to work together to make the case for additional public transportation investment and service.

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Paratransitby Terence J. MoakleyAugust 10, 2010

Training key to controlling costs

Travel trainers teach disabled and older persons to use local public transportation fixed-route services safely and independently

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