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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2005

ASE to debut new transit bus tests in 2006

Series will debut during May 2006 test administration with two new tests.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2005

L.A. Metro launches Orange Line BRT

Los Angeles County officials, politicians and city leaders dedicated new BRT line in San Fernando Valley.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2005

Rising fuel prices pinch agencies, spur creative measures

Agencies consider surcharges, tax credits and fixed-price contracts to offset surging costs.

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Managementby METRO Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2005

Interesting People in Transit

Outstanding professionals in public transportation talk about their achievements and fondest memories, offering a glimpse of their lives away from work.

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Managementby Joey Campbell, Managing EditorJuly 1, 2005

Money, Politics and Stress: The GM's Lament

Inaugural survey of transit agency general managers reveals that funding issues and political challenges permeate nearly every aspect of the position. Meanwhile, the average annual salary among GMs is more than $100,000.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Senior EditorJuly 1, 2005

75% of Transit Bus Fleets Bolster Security in Bombing Wake

New York City Transit remains the largest bus fleet in North America, according to METRO's annual top 100 bus fleet survey.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJuly 1, 2005

Good news, bad news

The passing of SAFETEA-LU brought a nearly audible sigh of relief from the transit industry.

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Managementby Jon LeSageJuly 1, 2005

Level Boarding Still and ADA Access Issue on Rail Systems

Fifteen years into ADA, progress has been made in commuter and light rail systems. While the major issues have been clarified, details are still being worked out on railcar and station access.

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Managementby Teresa Basich, Editorial AssistantJuly 1, 2005

Screening Devices Make Jump from Airports to Transit Stations

A host of exciting new passenger and baggage screening technologies avail themselves to transit operators in the fight against terrorism. But do high costs, privacy intrusions and potential delays outweigh the benefits?

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Managementby Aaron GlazerJuly 1, 2005

Security Becomes Operative Word for Motorcoach Industry

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks and the recent London bombings, motorcoach operators are enhancing their security procedures. Increased federal funding would facilitate the process.

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