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Busby Claire Atkinson, Senior EditorNovember 10, 2009

Largest hydrogen fuel cell transit bus fleet to serve 2010 Winter Olympics

The hydrogen fuel cell transit buses underwent cold chamber testing at a facility in Ottawa in order to meet the requirements of operating in -20˚C temperatures. The vehicles also had to achieve a range of 500 km.

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Managementby Kenneth MallNovember 10, 2009

Ridership gains, retirements point to gap in staffing nation’s public transit systems

Kenneth Mall is managing director, Workforce Consulting, at EDSI in Dearborn, Mich., which offers program management, workforce development and training services.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherNovember 10, 2009

Is the stimulus working?

Most independent experts think that the stimulus spending has added at least one percentage point to economic growth in each of the last two quarters — not enough to create many new jobs, but a much better situation than the 18 months before.

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Busby Jeff BootheNovember 10, 2009

Shifting the transportation paradigm in response to climate change

Several recent reports and bills currently being considered by Congress provide some indication of the direction of the policy shifts being considered.

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Busby METRO StaffNovember 10, 2009

Community Transit to launch hybrid BRT service

Because Everett Transit only serves residents to the city line, the new BRT line will bridge transit service across Everett and south Snohomish County, eliminating an intersection where riders literally have to get off one bus, cross the street and get on another bus.

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Busby Janna StaricOctober 1, 2009

Women In Transportation

This year we profile the achievements of seven women, who have used skills in planning, business, leadership, communications and industry advocacy to make their mark on the industry.

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Managementby Janna StaricSeptember 30, 2009

What sustainable practices have you adopted?

See GM's response to this question.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherSeptember 17, 2009

Facing the real 'crisis' in public transportation

What I am suggesting is that maybe it is time, especially when we are trying to figure out what our next authorization bill will look like, to look at international examples.

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BusCover Storyby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorSeptember 15, 2009

GM Survey: Recession Impacting Operations, Capital Programs

Fourth annual survey finds that one out of four respondents tabbed stimulus funds for operating assistance, while one-third plan to buy vehicles with the money. Meanwhile, the average GM salary is $156,605.

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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorSeptember 15, 2009

Despite Stimulus, Funding Issues Remain for Top 100

Sixty-five percent of this year's respondents report difficulty providing services due to steady ridership demands and decreased funding. New York City Transit holds down number one slot.

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