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Management•by Staff•January 1, 2004

80 Years of Creativity and Innovation at Prevost Car

As part of our 100th anniversary, METRO will run several in-depth features on some of the companies that have made significant contributions to the industry over the years. From wooden-body bus shells to computer-equipped luxury touring coaches, Prevost Car Inc. has been a prolific North American bus manufacturer since 1924.

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Management•by Dan Dawson•January 1, 2004

Strike Pushes Big Blue Bus Into High Gear

How the Santa Monica, Calif., operation modified routes and bolstered communications to pick up the slack during the Los Angeles MTA mechanic's strike.

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

Raising Light Rail in Arizona

Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa have combined forces in an ambitious plan to bring light rail to the Arizona desert. Groundbreaking on the 20-mile route is expected later this year.

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Management•by Al Doyle•January 1, 2004

How Transit Satisfies a Big Need in Small Towns

From Clarksburg, W.Va., to Mitchell, S.D., to Presque Isle, Maine, public transit fills a key transportation niche, especially for the elderly and low income. For operators, small buses are the best fit.

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Management•by Jack Burkert•January 1, 2004

Insurance Crisis: How Much Longer?

With profits climbing, insurers will likely reduce their pricing pressure on bus operators. How you can prepare for a return to a soft market.

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Management•by Jack Burkert•January 1, 2004

5 Keys to Post-Crash Preparedness

Crashes happen, even to good drivers. Coach operators need to have a game plan in place long before the squeal of tires, crunch of metal and shattered glass lead them to the courtroom.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor, and Janna Starcic, Associate Editor•January 1, 2004

Robust Interest in Bus Buying Seen at BusCon 2003

Attendees show considerable interest in identifying bus models for replenishment and elargement of fleets. Educational sessions focus on safety and security as well as maintenance and bus specifications.

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Management•by Staff•January 1, 2004

Bombardier-Fluor team wins rail bid

The JetTrain, developed by Bombardier and the Federal Rail Administration, has been proposed for use in a high-speed rail project in Florida.

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Management•by Staff•January 1, 2004

MARTA Board selects new chairman

Transit authority also renews contract of CEO.

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Management•by Staff•January 1, 2004

Southern states push for high-speed rail

Six states explore possibility of large high-speed rail network.

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