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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2006

Bizarre transit police force raises security questions

California-based San Gabriel Valley Transit Authority, which operates only five buses, was found to have its own police force with an antiterrorism unit.

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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2006

Public transit options for the few, the proud

Camp Lejeune base bus system in North Carolina provides rides to eligible Marines and military employees.

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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2006

Associations testify before Congress for security funding

Security bill will help fund training, new equipment and high-tech information systems for vehicles.

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Management•by Lori Acken•April 1, 2006

Weathering the Storm of Transit Politics

Four top transit managers discuss their biggest political challenges and how they handle them. Listening skills, partnering abilities and clear communication are keys to their success.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•April 1, 2006

Fighting the odds

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

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Management•by Staff•April 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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Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•March 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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Management•by Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•March 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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Management•by Arthur Schurr•March 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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Management•by Heidi Nye•March 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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