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Management•by Michael D. Winter•January 1, 2005

Develop an Effective PM Program to Cut Costs

Start with a schedule recommended by the manufacturer, track any component failures, use fluid analysis and train drivers to identify and report problems.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor, and Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•January 1, 2005

Bus Security Initiatives, Product Unveilings Highlight BusCon 2004

The 10th Annual meeting, held in Chicago, focused on the impact of terrorism on bus operations and new products on the show floor. Record number of attendees and exhibitors reported.

Management•by Jon LeSage•January 1, 2005

How Light Rail Systems Have Enhanced Grade Crossing Safety

As U.S. LRT systems reach maturity, lessons have been learned about enhancing safety at points where vehicles and pedestrians cross light rail tracks.

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

Security is a shop responsibility, too

Under the radar, maintenance employees provide best line of defense against terrorism.

Management•by Janna Starcic, Senior Editor•January 1, 2005

Demystifying fixed-route service for the elderly community

OCTA offers a grassroots marketing program aimed at senior citizens.

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

Knuckling down on buckling up

The debate swirls over whether transit bus drivers should wear seat belts.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2005

Outlying U.K. rail lines targeted for restructuring

Community Rail Development Strategy proposes restructuring of passenger rail services.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2005

Work begins on new rail standards

IEEE starts on first independent standard for monitoring rail transit vehicles.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2005

Houston eyes advanced transit technologies

Panel of technical advisors to evaluate advanced transit technologies.

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2005

Bus fires ignite discussion at APTA workshop

According to research, nearly a third of vehicle fires are due to electrical malfunction.