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Managementby Janna Starcic, Senior EditorMay 1, 2006

Top 50 Holding Steady with $60 Billion Total Project Purse

New York's MTA retains the No. 1 spot with $11.7 billion in project costs and nearly 6,700 railcars in METRO's 12th annual rail study.

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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2006

The people's choice

Americans would like to see an increasing proportion of passenger traffic going by rail.

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Managementby Matt TiffanyMay 1, 2006

A Special Solution for Special Needs

In Eugene, Ore., decisions about services to riders with disabilities are made through consultation with the Accessible Transportation Committee, a unique staff made up of persons with disabilities.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorMay 1, 2006

Rail Upgrades Signal Higher Service Levels

Tighter headways and increased routing flexibility can help to improve customer service. Here's how some transit systems are modifying their signaling to meet these objectives.

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Managementby Cliff HenkeMay 1, 2006

10 Strategies for Improving the Procurement Process

Practical suggestions to help transit agencies acquire better equipment and services, bolster the U.S. supplier community and deliver more cost-effective technology to riders.

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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2006

Federal Rail Safety Chief Lauds Preventive, Reactive Measures

Recently appointed Associate Administrator for Rail Safety for the FRA Jo Strang talks about the introduction of crash energy management, reducing human errors and the changing landscape of U.S. rail safety.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorMay 1, 2006

Hybrid Bus Technology Receives High Marks

A continuing swell of support for hybrid buses is apparent as panelists discuss the vehicles' benefits and challenges during the 2006 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference.

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Managementby Joey Campbell, Managing EditorMay 1, 2006

Boston Commuter Rail Line Builds Successful Model for Privatization

With a well-conceived partnership framework, constant team collaboration, accountability and commitment to customer service, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad is setting ridership and performance records.

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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2006

A new search for rail funding sources

Local, state and private sources will increasingly be called on to fill the gap in rail transit funding, which will have profound implications for federal transit policy.

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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2006

How to fit all shapes and sizes

See how tour, charter and line-haul operators are coping with the challenge of overweight and obese passengers.

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