Articles

Management•by Jon LeSage•July 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.

Management•by Teresa Basich, Editorial Assistant•July 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?

Management•by Aaron Glazer•July 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.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2005

Wide Awake to the Reality of Terrorism

How are transit systems responding to the July bombings of the London transit system? Listen to what officials in London; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles and Dallas have to say.

Management•by METRO Editorial Staff•July 1, 2005