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Bus•by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor•June 4, 2009

Transit Taps Resources to Enhance Emergency Response Role

The development and execution of a comprehensive transit emergency response plan can be optimized by training all levels of personnel, participating in practice exercises, and pursuing local and federal resources.

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Bus•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•June 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Digs Deep for Project Success

The agency is investing $420 million in ARRA funding on several capital projects including the Mass Transit Tunnel, a new transit center, signal improvements, rail line interlocking and bus shelters.

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Rail•by Cliff Henke•June 4, 2009

No quick bounce from TIGGER

TIGGER's energy reduction category can include various projects ranging from replacement of existing buses with more energy efficient buses, such as hybrids.

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Rail•by Owen Eagan and Alan Wulkan•June 4, 2009

Getting out the vote for rail transit initiatives

There are numerous forms of identifying your voters, from door-to-door canvassing to paid phone banks.

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Bus•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•June 4, 2009

Credit crisis impacting transit

If fear overtakes that trust, and we fail to deliver, then the wrath we will face will make the current crisis seem mild.

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Rail•Cover Story•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•June 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Reaches No. 1 in Top Rail Projects

With $14.6 billion worth of projects in the works, New Jersey moves ahead. ARRA funds have big impact on transportation, with many dormant projects now ready to roll. This year's total purse reaches past $70 billion.

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Rail•by METRO Staff•June 4, 2009

NBC installs mini-network on N.Y./N.J. Port Authority trains

PATH riders waiting for their trains will now be entertained by NBC Everywhere.

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Motorcoach•by METRO Staff•June 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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Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•April 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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Paratransit•by Thi Dao, Assistant Editor•April 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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