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Rail•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•September 9, 2010

Calgary Transit adopts safety measures after platform fatality

Following the death of a three-year-old boy at a C-Train platform in June, Calgary Transit sought a peer-reviewed safety audit from the American Public Transit Association (APTA), added signage to platforms in train interiors and plans to post a video with safety information on its Website.

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Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•September 9, 2010

Mississauga rebrands transit system, focuses on growing ridership

A new citywide strategic plan is playing a major role in changes being made at the Ontario-based Mississauga Transit. The transit system is rebranding its services, and adding a BRT line and 15 new hybrid vehicles to its fleet.

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Paratransit•by C. Marie Maus•September 9, 2010

Easter Seals Project ACTION marks ADA milestone, launches online dialogue

The recent ESPA Talks Paratransit Online Dialogue provided a new opportunity for public and private transportation providers to discuss how they are meeting the needs of their customers in this challenging economic market.

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Paratransit•by Cliff Henke•September 9, 2010

Rail races to watch in November

Cliff Henke, a contributing editor to METRO, is senior analyst at PB. His views herein are solely his own.

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Rail•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•September 9, 2010

Proposed Buy America changes miss the real solution

While on the face of it the proposal sounds like a great idea, the changes miss the real solution to building the U.S. transit supply side and could worsen American companies' ability to compete overseas.

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Bus•by Brittany Swanson, Assistant Editor•September 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Cathy Strombom

Title: Vice President and Senior Planning Manager Organization: Parsons Brinckerhoff City: Seattle

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Rail•by Nicole Schlosser•September 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Maryanne Roberts

Title: Senior Advisor, Communications and Public Affairs, U.S. Organization: Bombardier Transportation City: Holland, Pa.

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Paratransit•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•September 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Marsha Moore

Title: Chief Information Officer Organization: MV Transportation City: Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Bus•by Brittany Swanson, Assistant Editor•September 9, 2010

Women In Transportation Profile: Sandy Modell

Title: General Manager Organization: Alexandria Transit Company City: Alexandria, Va.

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Motorcoach•by Brittany Swanson, Assistant Editor•September 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Edythe Harris

Title: President/CEO Organization: Pro-Tran Luxury Motor Coaches City: Fort Washington, Md.

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