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Management•by Staff•January 1, 2006

CUTA show underlines Canadian, overseas BRT successes

Canadian Urban Transit Association's fall conference underscored rise of exclusive busways.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2006

CTA Session Forecasts California Transit's Future

Presentation by Rod Diridon of the Mineta Institute highlights high-speed rail.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2006

N.Y. transit strike said to cost city $1 billion

33,000 workers walked off the job at the height of the holiday season.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2006

COMTO, FTA celebrate 50th anniversary of bus boycotts

Transit leaders held a two-day program in December honoring the life and contributions of the late Rosa Parks.

Management•by Arthur Schurr•August 1, 2005

Renovating While the Wheels Are Still Turning

How an extensive redesign was performed on New York's Grand Central Terminal without interfering with operations or sullying a historical landmark.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•August 1, 2005

Charlotte's Light Rail Line Draws Closer to Finish Line

But rising cost of construction materials and shortage of skilled laborers are making it hard for CATS to stay within its $427 million budget for the 10-mile line.

Management•by Jack Burkert•August 1, 2005

Take Steps Now to Prevent Another Tragic Bus Fire

The Sept. 23 motorcoach conflagration that claimed 23 lives on a crowded highway near Dallas compels us to take a closer look at fire dangers. Driver training and fire-suppression equipment can make a critical difference in a bus fire.

Management•by Teresa Basich, Editorial Assistant•August 1, 2005

Cleveland's Euclid Corridor Rests Its Hopes on BRT

Working closely with New Flyer, city transit officials customized a sleek, articulated hybrid vehicle for the Euclid Corridor, representing the state of Ohio's first venture into the world of BRT.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•August 1, 2005

Have Hybrid Buses Turned the Corner?

Hybrid-electric systems are becoming an increasingly popular propulsion option for transit buses. However, myriad challenges must be addressed, including high capital costs, battery life and clean air certification concerns.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Joey Campbell and Janna Starcic•August 1, 2005

APTA's International EXPO Delivers the Goods in Dallas

Despite an ominous weather forecast, an estimated 15,000 journeyed to Dallas, including more than 1,000 international attendees from 60 countries, to view hundreds of new product and service offerings on the trade show floor, where security technology was the focus.

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