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Management•by Cliff Henke•October 1, 2004

10 unexpected milestones

Turning points in the past century that had unforeseen consequences.

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•October 1, 2004

100 years of deadlines

Here's to another 100 years of covering the public transportation industry.

Management•by Brian Baker•August 1, 2004

Tilting trains debut regular service in United Kingdom

Virgin Trains' new tilting train service has cut travel time between London and Manchester to just more than two hours, a time reduction of 22%.

Management•by Staff•August 1, 2004

Contributions of Specialty Mfg.'s Greg Bridgeman remembered

Specialty Mfg. Co. loses a valuable member of its company family.

Management•by Thuy Chu, Assistant Editor•August 1, 2004

What You Need to Know About Door Systems

Though often unappreciated, door systems on transit vehicles play an integral role in safety and rider satisfaction.

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

Early Returns: Hybrid Artics Ideal for Seattle

After only a few months of revenue service, King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit give high marks to their new fleet of New Flyer 60-foot hybrid buses.

Management•by Staff•August 1, 2004

BusCon 2004 highlighted by security talks, product debuts

More than 60 commercial buses competed for attention on the BusCon show floor. Next year's event, its 10th anniversary, will take place in Las Vegas, Nov. 8 to 10.

Management•by Jack Burkert•August 1, 2004

FMCSA listening session elicits barbed comments

The FMCSA looks to change its program as the 21st century brings new challenges.

Management•by Staff•August 1, 2004

Los Angeles' new transit corridor mixes rail with NABI BRT vehicle

The new "Metro Liners" are 60-foot, low-floor articulated buses that will use a converted railway as an excutive bus lane.

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

Finding a Niche for Transit Bus Contracting

Once all but dead, the privatization of fixed-route transit service has been on a steady incline since the mid-'80s. Will the trend of steady growth continue?

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