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Motorcoachby METRO StaffJune 4, 2009

Coach parking options shrink, rules increase

Many cities have made it difficult for motorcoaches to determine where they are able to park after dropping off its passengers.

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Motorcoachby Alex Roman, Managing EditorApril 21, 2009

Motorcoach Operators Draw from Past to Survive the Crumbling Economy

Riding out the aftereffects of 9/11 made the motorcoach industry more resilient and better equipped to handle this economic downturn. Assessing costs and charging competitive prices as well as rethinking marketing techniques are some practices being employed.

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Paratransitby Thi Dao, Assistant EditorApril 21, 2009

Specialized Services Expand Mobility to Communities

Disabled individuals and those who live by infrequent bus lines benefit from Denver Regional Transportation District's expanded transit options.

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Paratransitby Dick AlexanderApril 21, 2009

Making it a Lil' Easier to Navigate the 'Big Easy'

Post-Katrina's Lower 9th Ward has finally begun to pick up the pieces and found a way to transport its slowly re-growing population using a flexible-route, on-demand neighborhood circulator that combines elements of fixed route, flex route, paratransit and neighborhood circulators.

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Busby Nicole SchlosserApril 21, 2009

Transit Travels to Cyberspace to Reach Riders

Transit authorities are increasingly discovering the cost-saving benefits of social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to help market their services and the the next generation of riders on board.

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Railby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorApril 21, 2009

Wireless Power Systems Enhance Global Tram Projects

Alstom's catenary-free technology offers safety for pedestrians and road users as power delivery only occurs once the conducting segment of the track is covered by the tram. Its design also allows for the preservation of urban environments and unique historic heritage of communities where it is implemented.

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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorApril 21, 2009

Specialized Training Boosts Technicians' Hybrid Bus Knowledge

New curriculum, which should be ready this fall, focuses on the entire operation of the hybrid system, including electronics, component identification, energy storage, manual discharge, regenerative braking and energy flow, as well as the cooling system.

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BusCover Storyby Camella LoboApril 21, 2009

LYNX Restructures Service to Complement Revamped Image

Replacing its aging fleet with new vehicles, -- including low-floor BRT buses -- as well as working to obtain ARRA funding for 120 bus shelters and partnering with neighboring counties to expand service, play integral parts in the overhaul plan.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherApril 21, 2009

Industry needs to deliver results

For those who think there is no connection between how we spend the extra money now and what we will get from that next bill, guess again.

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Railby Cliff HenkeApril 21, 2009

Feds finally see housing connection

A new task force will develop federal housing affordability measures that include housing, transportation and other costs that affect location choices.

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