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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorJune 1, 2005

K.C. Gears Up for BRT

After twice failing to win voter approval for light rail projects, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has embraced bus rapid transit as its linchpin service enhancement.

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Managementby Cliff HenkeJune 1, 2005

'Small Starts' in Position to Overtake Larger Counterparts

With a surplus of expensive projects competing for a fixed amount of New Starts funding, fiscal pressures will favor small projects.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Senior EditorJune 1, 2005

Surviving the Motorcoach Rate-Cutting War

An emphasis on cash flow instead of profit margins has caused many coach operators to cut their prices to unhealthy levels. Focusing on safety, service and performance can help operators justify higher prices.

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Managementby Peter A. PicknellyJune 1, 2005

The case for a new, improved Amtrak

Amtrak could take some lessons from the nation's private motorcoach industry, which transports more passengers, more efficiently.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherJune 1, 2005

Handling the fear factor

Transit agencies have their work cut out for them in making riders comfortable after terrorist scares.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2005

U.K. adopts scheme to enhance rail stations

Rail operating companies in the United Kingdom establish formal station adoption programs.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2005

NTSB releases report on ’03 motorcoach crash

Road design, wet pavement and tire conditions factors in February 2003 motorcoach crash that killed seven.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2005

California transit system touts 'breath of fresh air' program

The San Joaquin (Calif.) Regional Transit District's uses hybrid technology to reduce emissions, cut fuel consumption.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2005

Tren Urbano represents historic landmark for Puerto Rico

The train line is Puerto Rico's first rapid transit system and one of the island's largest infrastructure projects ever.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2005

Amtrak funding issue contentious on Capitol Hill

House, Senate still battling over Amtrak funding issues.

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