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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•July 1, 2004

DMUs Gain Traction in U.S. Rail Market

Projects in Raleigh, N.C., and Oceanside, Calif., signal potential of diesel-powered, self-propelled rail vehicles. Reduced startup costs and operational flexibility are cited.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•July 1, 2004

Money Isn't Everything, Is It?

What draws and retains transit's top-level executives? In comparision with other industries, the equity of income levels is debatable, but other attractions exist.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2004

10 crossroads transit continues to face

Year after year, it is almost a guarantee that public transit agencies will wrestle with the same issues.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2004

APTA set to honor GM's Wagoner as outstanding business executive

Richard Wagoner, chairman and CEO of General Motors, will receive the first-ever Outstanding Business Executive of the Year Award from APTA at its annual show in Atlanta.

Management•by Kristen Force•July 1, 2004

Hurricane prompts community outreach by public, private operators

Lee County Transit (Fla.) operated four designated evacuation routes before Hurricane Charley and transported emergency crews after the storm.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•July 1, 2004

Transportation lessons from abroad

METRO Managing Editor Joey Campbell describes his trip Down Under.

Management•by Frank DiGiacomo, Publisher•June 1, 2004

BusCon's 10th meeting promises to be memorable

BusCon is coming to the Windy City for it's 10th anniversary.

Management•by Thuy Chu, Editorial Assistant•June 1, 2004

User's Guide to the World of Vehicle Lifts

With transit agencies using lifts more than ever before, learn how to wade through dozens of options to find the right model for you.

Management•by Paul Hartley•June 1, 2004

Keeping Your Coach Clean Puts a Gloss on Your Bottom Line

Your customers form impressions about your service based on several factors — including the cleanliness of the interior. How and why coach operators can take great pains to keep their equipment in mint condition.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•June 1, 2004

How to Reduce the Pain of Workers' Comp Costs

Is your budget smarting because of uncontrolled workers' comp costs? Cost-cutting solutions include creating an in-house physical therapy clinic, adding an on-call physicians program and using physical testing to screen prospective employees.

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