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Management•by Jaclyn Roco, Assistant Editor•May 1, 2004

Transit Flooring: More Than Just a Place for Your Feet

Though safety is the top priority, a wide variety of factors affect the overall value of transit flooring systems. Aesthetics, ease of maintenance and durability are a few of the significant attributes that buyers should consider.

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Management•by GB Arrington•May 1, 2004

'Development-Oriented Transit' Emphasizes Station Design

Unlike transit-oriented development — its more well-known second cousin — development-oriented transit focuses on design of transit stations, especially in regards to integration into the community and access to pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Management•by Kristen Force•May 1, 2004

Tour/Charter Operators Find Silver Linings in Downturn

Forced to seek out alternative strategies to retain or enhance business, operators have improved customer service, reconfigured tour sequencing and promoted shorter trips with closer destinations.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2004

More Consultant Achievements in Transit

For a second straight year, METRO highlights some of the various ways in which consultants provide support and expertise to a wide range of transit-related projects.

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

Despite Progress, a Long Road Lies Ahead for Procurement Reform

Arguably more has been done in the past two years to improve the transit procurement process than ever before. Still, efforts spearheaded by the FTA, APTA and others are far from complete.

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Management•by Cliff Henke•May 1, 2004

10 rail ideas that still matter

Another top 10 list in our 100th Anniversary special section.

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Management•by Steve Hirano Editor/Associate Publisher•May 1, 2004

The Madrid syndrome

Why people continue to take public transportation in the wake of terrorism.

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Management•by Cliff Henke•May 1, 2004

U.S.-style BRT embraced by UK system

BRT offers perfect solution to reduce travel times.

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Management•by Brian Baker•May 1, 2004

Nottingham tram off to fast start

Bombardier supplied 15 low-floor trams for service, which started in March, in Nottingham, England, along an 8.7-mile corridor.

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Management•by Staff•May 1, 2004

Trailways gears up for new challenges

Trailways, a member organization of 65 North American motorcoach operators, is making room for significant changes in business practices.

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