Articles

Management•by By David Mori and Steve Attardo•April 1, 2003

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.

Management•by Leslie Davis, executive editor•April 1, 2003

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.

Rail•by Steve Hirano, editor•April 1, 2003

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?

Management•by Michael T. Lee, Gannett Fleming Inc.•April 1, 2003

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.

Management•by Al Doyle, freelancer•April 1, 2003

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.

Management•by Paul Foer, Annapolis (Md.) Department of Transportation•April 1, 2003

It takes a rider to know a rider

The best way to understand unfamiliar transit is to find out what you can and then ask those familiar with it.

Management•by Staff•April 1, 2003

Briefs from around the globe

News from Melbourne, Jordan and Romania

Management•by Staff•April 1, 2003

Ecuador to expand busway to Guayaquil, Cuenca

Ecuador is turning the success of its current bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Quito to similar busways in other cities.

Rail•by Staff•April 1, 2003

Subways to become cell phone accessible

Chicago and San Francisco work to implement the technology.

Management•by Staff•April 1, 2003

‘Creeps’ campaign spurs protest in Vancouver, B.C.

A General Motors Canada advertising campaign in Vancouver, Canada, that bashes transit buses and their passengers was scrapped after complaints whistled in from all directions.

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