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Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

10 technology themes that still shape transit

Cliff Henke, contributing editor and former associate publisher/editor of METRO delivers a list of 10 tehcnological advances that shaped the last 100 years of transit.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Tokyo subway debuts moving picture tunnel ads

Passengers on Tokyo's subway can now view moving picture ads.

Management•by By Kristen Force, Editorial Assistant•June 1, 2004

Public Transit 101: Effective Planning for College Campuses

Like city operators, university transit systems deal with extensive funding and ridership dilemmas. Partnerships, universal access programs and student incentives are potential remedies.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Portugese rail projects begin service, continue construction

Lisbon and Oporto invest in metro extensions.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Iraq conflict creates driver shortage

Deployment of marines leaves Oceanside, Calif., operation shorthanded.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Inspection tool has security advantages

A handhled inspection tool is being used by a Chicago motorcoach operator to safeguard against tampering or other security breaches.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

After a 65-year hiatus, a trolley car returns to Charlotte

Refurbished trolley brings the service back to Charlotte.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Bush, Kerry campaigns moved by motorcoaches

Motorcoaches are the transportation of choice for presidential candidates.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

Military bus program offers charter work for operators

Motorcoaches used for military service.

Management•by Staff•June 1, 2004

BRT and CompoBus the right combination for Phoenix

New RAPID routes get Phoenix drivers onto BRT.