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Plugging every security gap is an impossible mission

I’m generally not an anxious traveler, which is a good thing since I log so many business miles each year, but I couldn’t fail to notice that Amtrak didn’t check my baggage or my person before letting me get on the train.

Heightened security involves transit facilities, too

The events of Sept. 11 brought about many changes in our country, perhaps most notably a heightened awareness of safety issues at home and at the office.

Yosemite Pining for Hybrid Electric Buses?

The National Park Service is hoping that hybrid electric buses will erase concerns about tailpipe emissions and noise pollution created by shuttle buses at Yosemite National Park.

Taking a Page From Transit’s Revenue Playbook

Bus wraps and advertising may mean up to 50% more revenue for motorcoach operators. Learn the practice and how to go after this money-making source.

Maglev Trains Are the Swiftest, But Will They Win the Race?

As Shanghai prepares to launch the first commercial maglev train service, hopes are high that a U.S. maglev project will get off the ground soon. Will Shanghai fuel a maglev revolution?

Tips for Design and Layout of a First-Class Bus Maintenance Facility

No site is perfect, but every proposal should be viewed from all angles. Key considerations: cost of acquisition, room for expansion, topography, environmental factors — and your future neighbors.

Targeting Non-English Speaking Riders

Reaching out to different cultures means creating literature in different languages, offering translation services and hiring employees who help bridge the communication gap.