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Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•June 1, 2005

BusCon Returns to Vegas With 'Laser'-Guided Agenda

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, BusCon 2005 will unveil a new show theme — "Laser Focus" — to reflect its in-depth concentration on cutting-edge bus equipment and technology.

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Management•by David Sotero•June 1, 2005

L.A.'s Rebuild Center Keeps 2,500 Buses in Top Shape

More than 200 employees at the 440,000-square-foot maintenance center perform a wide range of bus repairs, rebuilds and restorations, helping to keep L.A. Metro's fleet of 2,500 buses in revenue service.

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Management•by Kara Ohngren•June 1, 2005

Parking Spot Hits the Mark with Shuttle Service

With a fleet of nearly 150 buses, the Parking Spot faces daily challenges in moving its customers to and from a dozen airports across the country. Reducing extraneous trips helps to save fuel and keeping drivers happy minimizes costly turnover.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•June 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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Management•by Cliff Henke•June 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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Management•by Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•June 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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Management•by Peter A. Picknelly•June 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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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate Publisher•June 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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Management•by Staff•June 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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Management•by Staff•June 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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