Articles

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•February 15, 2007

The case for efficiency

Is outsourcing transit services good or bad?

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•February 15, 2007

The hypocrite within?

Is urging the general public to use mass transportation but not using it ourselves being hypocritical?

Management•by Matt Tiffany•February 15, 2007

Lane Transit launches BRT service

Four-mile line reduces normal travel time by 38 percent.

Management•by Staff•February 15, 2007

Tracking of hours-of-service violators proposed

Industry-wide use of EOBR's would be encouraged with incentives for voluntary use.

Management•by Meaghan Kerins•February 15, 2007

Louisville transit agency provides rides to at-risk youths, abused women

Agency launches new program to provide abused women free transportation to a local crisis shelter.

Management•by Joan Shim•February 15, 2007

Motorcoach operator launches nonprofit to help underprivileged students

Thrasher Brothers Trailways in Birmingham, Ala., spearheads the formation of the Educational Foundation Trust.

Management•by Staff•February 15, 2007

FTA rules against Westchester DOT

FTA orders WCDOT to cease and desist providing impermissible charter services.

Management•by Jack McLaughlin and Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•February 15, 2007

Customers Making The Move To Smart Cards

Employee education and customer outreach play key roles for agencies in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles — all three in the final project stages — transitioning patrons to smart cards.

Management•by Alex Roman, Associate Editor•February 15, 2007

What to Consider Before Equipping Your System With Wi-Fi

In addition to costs and funding options, transit systems should research service providers and their coverage capabilities, as well as which customer demographic to focus their efforts on before jumping on the wireless bandwagon.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•February 15, 2007

Transit Market Primed For Growth In Rail Services

Railcar refurbishing, as well as outsourced maintenance and operations, is picking up momentum as public agencies put a premium on cost efficiency and convenience.

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