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Management•by Jack Burkert•March 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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Management•by Jay Wetmore•March 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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Management•by Staff•March 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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Management•by Halsey King•March 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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Management•by Cliff Henke•March 1, 2006

A desire named streetcar

FTA Small Starts program favors quick-to-implement projects like streetcar service.

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

What's the real scoop?

Addressing and countering media complaints or inaccuracies can help agencies improve their public image.

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Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•March 1, 2006

Positively speaking

Embrace opportunities of new transportation bill despite more complicated rules and regulations.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2006

U.K. rail operator offers real-time upgrades

Computerized information displays installed in 30 stations.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2006

High-speed rail service launched in India

Express service in New Delhi cuts travel time to Agra from three hours to less than two.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2006

Museum artifact is rolling again

Pacific Bus Museum in Sacramento, Calif., helped restore 1958 GM coach for shuttle service downtown.

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