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Managementby Jack BurkertAugust 25, 2008

Legislation to Play Critical Role in Motorcoach Safety

While motorcoach crash testing is underway, progress has been slow for proposed regulation of entry level training for commercial drivers. A rulemaking on electronic onboard recorders is also waiting in the wings.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherAugust 25, 2008

BusCon offers view of the latest and greatest

Time to gear up for the big show.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorAugust 25, 2008

Cure for the parking lot headache

Even a small fraction of transit takers would help cure headaches.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorAugust 25, 2008

Paster promoted to key FirstGroup America role

Paster now CEO, president.

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Managementby Angela Lu, Assistant EditorAugust 25, 2008

NTSB: Poor signage contributed to Atlanta coach crash

Failure to properly identify HOV lane also cited.

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Managementby METRO StaffAugust 25, 2008

Firearms allowed aboard Georgia's transit system

New law enables concealed weapons permit holders to carry firearm aboard buses,trains.

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Managementby Brendan B. ReadJune 26, 2008

Transit Projects Seek Voter Approval for Financial Support

More than a dozen transit financing related ballot measures have been confirmed for fall votes, with up to 30 more expected to join them. These proposals could generate $55 billion in transit investment.

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Managementby Michel CorvalJune 26, 2008

Analysis of Service Targets Cost Efficiencies for Transit

Agency-documented efficiency gains resulting from service efficiency analysis projects have ranged from 1 percent to 3.6 percent of annualized operator hours. When run time and layover calibration is included, documented on-time performance improvements were as large as 14 percent.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 26, 2008

Optimizing Websites Opens Worlds of Opportunity for Motorcoach Operators

While company Websites may still be a fairly new development in the motorcoach industry, those operators that do make the investment are reaping the benefits of high traffic and increased visibility.

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ManagementCover Storyby Alex Roman, Senior EditorJune 26, 2008

Consultants Sound Off on Transit Funding Challenges, Trends

Despite record ridership numbers, establishing stable funding sources remains a major challenge for most transit agencies. Five top consultants give their take on the state of the industry, including financing options, sustainability and workforce development issues.

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