Articles

Management•by Alisha Gomez, editorial assistant•March 1, 2003

Merging Private and Public Bus Operations

Turning a typically competitive relationship into a partnership means revenue for both private and public bus operators. See how some operations do it.

Rail•by John Eastman, ND Lea•March 1, 2003

How and When to Use DBOMs

For transit projects, finding the right fit for design/build/ operate/maintain contracts is essential. Complex factors, including risk assessment and oversight tasking, need to be carefully weighed.

Management•by Janna Starcic, associate editor•March 1, 2003

How to Fill Those Empty Seats

Faced with service cuts and a lack of choice riders, transit agencies across North America are doing their best to boost ridership numbers.

Management•by Janna Starcic, associate editor•March 1, 2003

Build a business plan, learn from it

Developing a business plan is not only a requirement for a bank loan — it’s also a prerequisite for achieving long-term goals and success.

Management•by Steve Hirano, editor/associate publisher•March 1, 2003

What’s wrong with this picture?

Setting up a photo session for a cover shot can be a difficult proposition, especially if you’re talking about shooting the photo aboard a transit bus.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2003

Briefs From Around the Globe

News from Israel, Korea and East Africa

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2003

Belfast to get rapid transit system by 2009

Rather than a true bus or rail system, Belfast’s transportation would be more along the lines of bus rapid transit (BRT).

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2003

Public transportation more efficient than private, says UITP

Public transportation consumes 3.7 times less energy per passenger than private modes of transportation.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2003

King, Kujawa join METRO’s advisory board

Halsey King, president of Halsey King & Associates, and Tom Kujawa, general manager of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), have been named to METRO’s Editorial Advisory Board.

Management•by Staff•March 1, 2003

The motorcoach industry has potential to increase ridership, says ABA report

In its State of the Industry report, the ABA said there will be some incremental growth in 2003 as people begin to increase travel frequency.

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