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Management•by Tim Crowley, Assistant Editor•February 15, 2007

Greyhound Exec Named 'Motorcoach Operator of the Year'

Jack Haugsland, who recently retired as Greyhound's executive vice president and chief operating officer, is recognized for his decades of service to the Dallas-based company and the industry.

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Management•by Cliff Henke•February 15, 2007

Hampton Views Equity in Representation as Key APTA Issue

New chair of APTA's Business Member Board of Governors believes that business members as well as small transit operators should have greater roles in association planning and development.

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Management•by Leslie Davis•February 15, 2007

Copenhagen's Metro: The City's Horizontal Elevator

Created to move a lot of passengers short distances, Copenhagen's driverless Metro provides a connection between the city's bustling city center and large urban areas.

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Management•by METRO Staff•January 16, 2007

METRO's 10 Innovative Motorcoach Operators for 2007

Representing a diverse geographical cross-section, this year's standout motorcoach operators show us how they take advantage of technology to boost their marketability, reduce operational costs and improve customer service.

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Management•by Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•January 16, 2007

Business Looking Up For METRO's Top 50 Motorcoach Operators

Nearly 90% of respondents reported boosts in revenue for 2006, with driver recruitment and retention remaining the greatest challenge. Coach USA Inc. retains the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive year, with its fleet of 2,200 vehicles.

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Management•by Frank Di Giacomo•January 13, 2007

Riding the wave

The motorcoach industry had plenty of success in 2006, now its time to capitalize on that momentum.

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Management•by Meaghan Kerins, Assistant Editor•January 13, 2007

8 Myths About Video Surveillance Systems

Technological advances have helped to conquer operational and equipment deficiencies. Improvements in reliability, image quality and data retrieval are among the advances.

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Management•by Edward J. Fishman•January 12, 2007

What Does the Future Hold for Rail Transit Public-Private Partnerships?

With increasingly fierce competition for a limited pool of government funding for transportation projects, transit agencies are turning to the private sector for outsourcing, innovative contracting and financing, to see rail projects realized.

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Paratransit•by Steve Hirano, Editor, And Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•January 12, 2007

BusCon Brings New Things to Light

An array of new products, including a full line of commercial buses, is put on display at the 2006 trade show in Chicago. Meanwhile, the conference disseminates knowledge on a wide variety of subjects.

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Management•by Janna Starcic, Managing Editor•January 12, 2007

New Chief Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to the FTA

James Simpson says he wants to create a "hybrid organization" that marries best practices from the private and public sectors. He also says his position includes a secondary title, Chief Complaint Officer.

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