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Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Shifting to Smart Cards: A Tale of Two Cities

Two agencies on opposite sides of the country explore the challenges and benefits of implementing a smart-cardfare collection system. Data collection analysis answers questions about privacy in Boston, while committee-inspired teamwork solves the cooperation riddle in Los Angeles.

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

As time goes by

SAFETEA-LU and other transit programs need consistent reinforcement.

Management•by Victor Perry•February 1, 2006

Long Beach implements 'electric' training program

Through partnership with Edison, agency schools technicians in electric components.

Management•by John Boesel•February 1, 2006

Let's seize the moment

Political leaders need to continue urgency in demand for transit funding.

Management•by Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•February 1, 2006

Coach tours with limo appeal

California Wine Tours employs 190 'chauffeurs' to drive its fleet of 145 motorcoaches.

Management•by Teresa Basich, Editorial Assistant•February 1, 2006

Lending vision to those without

The Metropolitan Transit System in San Diego holds educational meetings for the blind and visually impaired community.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•February 1, 2006

'Googling' a better industry

The various utilities of google.com can be a boon to your operations.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

British light rail schemes suffer setbacks

Operations in Merseyside, South Hampton on hold due to funding problems.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

N.Y. MTA pilots Web translator

Agency offers word-by-word translation of English into 12 different languages.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Federal program targets rail safety

Department of Transportation to triple amount of track inspected each year.