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Bus•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•March 10, 2010

TIGER grants show preview of Obama's transportation vision

Many believe that the president will put a 'TIGER-like' program in his surface transportation authorization proposal. Given the urgent need for investment out there, his proposal will come not a second too soon.

Motorcoach•by Peter Pantuso, CTIS•March 10, 2010

Motorcoach, tour and travel industry outlook

Peter Pantuso, CTIS, is the president and CEO of the American Bus Association.

Bus•by METRO Staff•March 10, 2010

Vancouver transit systems achieve ridership gains from Olympic Games

TransLink SkyTrain ridership was up 54 percent during the first week of the Olympic Games.

Rail•by METRO Staff•March 10, 2010

BART asks customers what they want in new police chief

BART riders said increasing police presence should be a top priority for the next chief.

Bus•by METRO Staff•March 10, 2010

Snowstorms halt D.C. transit services

Metro officials said the last storm approaching this year's in magnitude occurred in 2003.

Bus•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•February 10, 2010

Now more than ever, tell Congress to pass the longest authorization possible

How Congress and the administration respond to these demands of a lengthier extension or a full six-year renewal of federal law may determine the future of the industry as we know it.

Rail•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•February 10, 2010

Alstom Expands U.S. Presence with New Bay Area Facility

The new $1.4 million, 120,000-square-foot rail service facility on Mare Island, currently offers the capacity to work on 15 railcars. The site, which features a 50-foot maintenance pit, is set up to handle maintenance/wreck repair, renovation/rebuilds, and supply chain management services.

Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•February 10, 2010

Could a Voice From the Hill Change the Charter Rule?

After a senator’s proposal resulted in an exemption granted to a Seattle transit agency to provide transportation to sporting events, many in the motorcoach industry are concerned for the Rule’s future and defend its importance.

Bus•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•February 10, 2010

Improving Fare Collection System Security

Transit agencies report that reviewing fare collection controls and system security is a continual process. Experts recommend appointing a revenue auditor to perform daily checks and reports, performing regular preventive maintenance on fareboxes and putting policies and procedures in writing.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•February 10, 2010

New Starts/Small Starts Shift to Focus on Livability

The changes may substantially impact what sort of projects will be selected in the program going forward, with more of a focus on sustainable, economically beneficial projects. The addition of programs, such as funding for urban circulators, may also play a major role in how New Starts/Small Starts decisions will be made in the future.

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