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Management•by Grace Lauron•July 13, 2007

Santa Monica, Calif., bus takes Jimmy Kimmel show for a ride

On May 15, Jimmy Kimmel, host and executive producer of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (JKL), filmed his entire late-night talk show on a Big Blue Bus.

Management•by Staff•July 13, 2007

APTA conference takes on breaking America's 'addiction to oil'

Public transit can mitigate the impact of high fuel prices and reduce tailpipe emissions.

Management•by Staff•July 13, 2007

U.S. lags in urban infrastructure

The Urban Land Institute calls the relatively low U.S. investment in mobility-related infrastructure an "emerging crisis."

Management•by Ernest H. Robl•July 13, 2007

Where Rail Succeeds and Where It Doesn't

Charlotte, N.C., is on the cusp of bringing to fruition its first light-rail project, while its neighbor, Raleigh-Durham, has seen its rail project fall into disarray. Differences in geography, infrastructure, politics and funding help explain the divergent outcomes.

Management•by Claire Atkinson, Assistant Editor•July 13, 2007

N.Y. MTA Bus Company Builds on a Successful Turnaround

By focusing efforts on improving service and overhauling facilities and policies, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority merged seven private bus companies to create a unified, efficient public transit system.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•July 13, 2007

Suburb-to-Suburb Service Creates Robust Challenge for Pace

Transit system in suburban Chicago is analyzing demographic and market trends to improve its ability to meet the needs of its suburban riders. Among its initiatives, "right-sizing" its fleet.

Management•by Alex Roman, Associate Editor•July 13, 2007

Taking Transit to the Next Level

The top consultants in the industry discuss the challenges facing transit properties today, including funding and ridership, as well as the problems they face on a daily basis.

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•July 13, 2007

What Wall Street's activity could mean to transit agencies

The recent merger and acquisition activity among public transportation consulting firms partly reflects a discovery by Wall Street of something we in the industry have always known: today’s industry is on the upswing and may be worth some outside investments.

Management•by Ernest H. Robl•May 29, 2007

Toronto's Rail Systems Are Pushed to Perform

Growing demand in Canada's largest city is forcing the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit to upgrade and expand their rail service offerings.

Bus•by Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•May 29, 2007

Coming Back from the Brink to Achieve Success

By revamping routes, boosting state aid levels and increasing locally generated revenues, the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority managed to turn around a projected $27.5 million budget shortfall.

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