Articles

Meeting Transit Goals Through Smart IT Planning

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has developed a systematic approach to modernizing its transit information systems. Planning includes evaluating current processes, replacing existing software and consulting with systems integration professionals.

N.Y. Subway Always Ready for its Close-up

An abundance of locations and a gritty urban atmosphere make New York City's subway systems a popular location for film shoots. How the transit agency prepares for a starring role.

The Road to Standardizing Fare Collection

How fare collection standards can lower costs, simplify procurements and create regional interoperability for transit agencies.

Manage Risk...or Risk Big Losses

Plaintiff attorneys understand the benefits to be reaped from injury claims against motorcoach and bus operators. It's up to motorcoach operators to implement and maintain policies that help eliminate unnecessary risk.

What's Driving the Growing Popularity of Video Surveillance?

Heightened concerns about security are only part of the reason that the transit industry has embraced surveillance cameras on buses. Battling fraudulent claims and assisting in accident investigations are also cited.

DMU: Fast Track to the Future of Rail?

Everything old is new again as the RDC is reinvented as a clean, quiet, self-propelled railcar.

Un-Wired for Success: The Benefits of Multiplexing in Buses

The wiring harness of old is giving way to highly sophisticated signal-distributing systems that can pinpoint electrical problems, reduce current loads and increase system reliability. Only the name is a hindrance.

Significant benefits to bus pros and BusCon

Every year since 1995, METRO has been the main sponsor of BusCon, a unique bus exposition for public and private operators.

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