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Managementby StaffJanuary 12, 2007

FTA charter negotiations end

Negotiations yield many positive results, however, fail to solve some key questions.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorDecember 7, 2006

Fast Times At Edmonton Transit System

A rapidly growing population, a labor shortage and an aging infrastructure have challenged the transit system in Alberta's capital city. So why is Transit Manager Charles Stolte excited about coming to work each day?

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherDecember 7, 2006

Extreme makeover?

Being pleasing to the eye is only part of the struggle for agencies trying to boost ridership.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherDecember 7, 2006

Transit's post-election outlook

Transit scored big wins in November's election. What now?

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Railby Cliff HenkeDecember 7, 2006

California's high-speed dream

A look at the potential high-speed rail system that is set to be on the November 2008 ballot.

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Railby Charles SeatonDecember 7, 2006

New York City Bringing Rail Into the 21st Century

New technology helps agency's subway system change its negative image of the 1970s, while increasing ridership and customer participation.

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Managementby Alex Roman, Associate EditorDecember 7, 2006

Risk Management: Driving Under the Influence of Surveillance

Triggered by G-forces, onboard camera systems can record audio and video of accidents and other serious driving incidents, while also providing documentation that companies can use to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits or facilitate driver training.

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Managementby Samuel L. ScheibDecember 7, 2006

For some, T-R-A-N-S-I-T does not spell relief from congestion

Congestion relief is easy to promise, but could be impossible to achieve.

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Managementby Camella LoboDecember 7, 2006

Recruiters Help Transit Fill Top Spots

Finding the best match for your top-tier executive position is not easy. METRO spoke to some of the best recruiters in the industry to find out how to make the process as effective as possible.

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Paratransitby Janna Starcic, Managing EditorDecember 6, 2006

Developing Effective Transit Boards

While assembling a diverse group of individuals with a variety of skill sets is essential, educating members on the workings of the transit agency is also beneficial in developing a board that will help the agency meet customers' needs.

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