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Managementby Cliff HenkeAugust 1, 2004

10 challenges transit faces in this century

Despite great strides in transit over the last century, the best may be yet to come.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2004

ABC, Van Hool event showcases Caterpillar engine-upgraded coach

ABC's Fast Track Weekend at its Florida facility included vendor presentations, panel discussions, facility tours and test-drives of the featured CAT-upgraded coach.

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Managementby Cliff HenkeAugust 1, 2004

Community concerns, funding addressed at Rail-Volution

Paul Jablonski, Janette Sadhik-Khan and Beverly Scott discussed ways to deal with transit critics during a mock radio talk show at a Rail-Volution symposium.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorAugust 1, 2004

Community Outreach Strategies Reduce Friction in Rail Projects

Public involvement is critical. Advisory committees can identify problems before they occur. Providing marketing support of merchants along the corridor can reduce their burden.

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Managementby Janna StarcicAugust 1, 2004

Awake at the Wheel: Preventing Motorcoach Driver Fatigue

While some say driver fatigue is not a major problem, motorcoach accidents do occur, and when they do the whole industry pays the price. See how operators are taking preventative steps by promoting good sleep habits, staffing relief drivers and using good judgement when planning trips.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherAugust 1, 2004

Bush wasn't the only winner

The transit industry was the "other" victorious party on Election Day.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, Editor/Associate PublisherAugust 1, 2004

Casino charter didn't beat the odds

The motorcoach industry can learn from recent tragedy.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2004

The passing of a motorcoach mainstay

Peter Picknelly served Peter Pan Bus Lines for more than 50 years.

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Managementby StaffAugust 1, 2004

APTA sets strategic initiatives at annual meeting in Atlanta

Asa Hutchinson, undersecretary of borders and transportation at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, told APTA attendees that it's critical to strike the right balance with transit security measures.

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Managementby Teresa Basich, Editorial AssistantJuly 1, 2004

Let There Be Lighting Systems

Interior lighting systems are consistently evolving, both aesthetically and technically. What transit systems need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

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