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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•May 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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Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•May 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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Management•by Staff•May 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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Management•by Staff•May 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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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

Timing is everything

The transit industry still has long way to go in terms of transitioning from traditional diesel to hybrid and natural gas engines.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

Icelandic hydrogen bus program aims to convert fleets

Program intends to convert all buses, private vehicles and the country’s entire fishing fleet to hydrogen fuel cells within the next 40 years.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

Feds approve $700 million grant for DART rail expansion

When complete in 2013, the expansion will double the total length of DART’s existing rail system to 90 miles.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

Museum capitalizes on restored antique buses, industry expertise

Built with bus tours in mind, the museum, which also houses the famous Antique Automobile Club of America, has a range of features for transportation buffs.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

NYCT to install sophisticated subway training simulators

Virtual training environment simulates 330 miles of the MTA New York City Transit rail system.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2006

ABA announces training partnership

Contract will provide discounted services to ABA motorcoach operators, as well as a series of Internet-based training modules on subjects ranging from maintenance to behind-the-wheel operations.

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