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Active since the turn of the 20th Century, the Cyr family tradition of providing qualitycoach services is alive and kicking today at Cyr Bus Lines. Principles developed by founder Joh T. Cyr, often called the father of the American school bus, are still applied today.
Read More →The reauthorization of TEA 21 tops his priority list, but APTA's president also has his sights set on the association's strategic plan, (PT)2, procurement reform, standards development and, of course, security.
Read More →Transit agencies are installing electronic passenger information systems and vehicle location devices now more than ever. Two executives in this field talk about their products, the technology itself and the trends of the industry.
Read More →The benefits of regionalized fare-collection systems are numerous, but participants first need to define their operating principles, establish a solid working team and take cues from financial modeling systems such as banks.
Read More →The control center of a rail operation, also called the operations or command center, has come a long way since the days of the one-room dispatch office, incorporating high-tech systems for automatic vehicle tracking, emergency response, security and communications.
Read More →Modeled after a European program, a pilot project in Portland, Ore., has shown great promise. The key to success has been providing potential riders with specific information on how they can use the transit system.
Read More →The second top 10 list in our anniversary special Metro 100.
Read More →Campaign by Utah Transit Authority results in successful tax referendum.
Read More →Major transportation upgrades are a critical component in the city's bid.
Read More →Rival nations resume communication, transportation contacts.
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