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Managementby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherApril 1, 2006

Fighting the odds

High-tech equipment isn't everything in transit security.

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Managementby StaffApril 1, 2006

'Bertha' gets a starring role

Bertha, a 40-foot CNG bus operated by Beach Cities Transit in Southern California, has become the centerpiece of the fleet.

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Managementby Joey Campbell, Managing EditorMarch 1, 2006

BRT Projects Grow, Systems Diversify

As operational and conceptual projects abound, the range of vehicles, stations and transitways utilized by agencies continues to expand. We offer a portrait of 35 projects in 25 cities, spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Senior EditorMarch 1, 2006

Vehicle Tracking: Going Beyond Location

Toady's AVL technology monitors vehicle maintenance issues, security incidents and idling time, resulting in more cost-efficient operations.

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Managementby Arthur SchurrMarch 1, 2006

Massachusetts Transportation Center Uses TOD to Revive City

The Patricia McGovern Transportation Center in Lawrence lures businesses back to a once bustling but lately neglected manufacturing district.

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Managementby Heidi NyeMarch 1, 2006

Disaster Site Tours Are Considered a Gray Area

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Gray Line has set up coach tours of devastated areas of New Orleans, with sensitivity and a call to action. Other operators have mixed feelings about such tours.

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Managementby Jack BurkertMarch 1, 2006

Undoing a Generation of Driver Shortages

With the number of young drivers trending downward, shortages will only worsen. Analysis of recruiting philosophy, job descriptions and retention incentives can help counter the dilemma.

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Managementby Jay WetmoreMarch 1, 2006

Lessons from Hiawatha's First-Year Success Story

With 2005 ridership at about 8 million, the success of the Hiawatha Light Rail line in Minneapolis after one year has exceeded expectations. How smart urban planning and state-of-the-art technology have contributed to the line's popularity.

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2006

BRT Takes Center Stage at Lane Transit District

Stefano Viggiano, director of development services, discusses the framework and characteristics of the highly anticipated bus rapid transit system in Eugene, Ore. It will be launched in December and expanded over the next several years.

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Managementby Halsey KingMarch 1, 2006

The case for policy manuals

Well-written procedures manual sets forth goals and objectives and provides basis for communication.

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