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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.

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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.

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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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Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•August 1, 2005

Beyond SAFETA-LU

Public transit still needs billions of dollars of additional funding from federal, state and local governments.

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Management•by Alex Roman, Editorial Assistant•August 1, 2005

Las Vegas raises the stakes with Deuce double-decker service

With a capacity of about 100 passengers, double-decker buses made by Alexander Dennis are expected to help meet heavy transit demand.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•August 1, 2005

Taken for a ride

METRO's editor tries his hand at driving a $3 million hydrogen fuel cell transit bus.

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Management•by Staff•August 1, 2005

Briefs from around the globe

Late-breaking news tidbits on international transportation.

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Management•by Staff•August 1, 2005

Japanese airports offer bus tours between connections

A new alternative to sleeping in airport lounges.

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Management•by Staff•August 1, 2005

Cedar Rapids buses go wireless

Mobile mesh networking technology provides advanced features to bus riders, including wi-fi.

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Management•by Staff•August 1, 2005

Miami-Dade bus deal hits wall after appeal wins approval

Hearing examiner ruled that Miami-Dade Transit unfairly disqualified Blue Bird Coachworks from competing for a contract.

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