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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2004

The Challenge of Bringing Light Rail to the Twin Cities

Ensuring safety and finding talented rail engineers were two of the challenges in building the Hiawatha light rail line in bus-dominated Minneapolis-St. Paul, says Joe Marie, assistant general manager of rail operations at Metro Transit. Competing with the private sector for operations and maintenance was another.

Management•by Janna Starcic, Associate Editor•March 1, 2004

How to Run a More Cost-Efficient Motorcoach Business

See how some operators are offering driver incentives, negotiating fuel contracts and reducing inventory to keep costs down and stay ahead of rising fuel and insurance rates.

Management•by Michael T. Lee and Michael L. Sickenius•March 1, 2004

Commuter Railroad Tackles Complex Shop Construction

A 10-year, four-phase improvement program will rebuild undersized and antiquated facilities to support expanded fleet operations. Concerns of local residents also being addressed.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2004

Tapping the potential of BRT

Rapidly growing transit mode deserves close attention.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2004

UMA Expo attendees urged to cultivate individuality to grow business

Show coverage of the 2004 United Motorcoach Association's annual conference in Atlanta.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2004

Pennsylvania transporation crisis prompts appeal for governor's assistance

PPTA meeting includes speech by governor on deplorable condition of transit funding in the state.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2004

Million-dollar hydrogen fuel cell bus begins service in Hawaii

The U.S. Air Force and a partnership of other agencies collaborate to design cutting-edge fuel cell bus.

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

Can you hear me now?

The controversy over whether drivers are calling out stops, transfer points and major destinations, as mandated by ADA.

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

Balancing the risks of performance bonds

A letter from Jenna Dorn, FTA Administrator.

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

NYCT switches to environmentally friendly bus coatings

Transit agency now using line of paint coatings that emits significantly lower solvent levels.

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