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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

International travel increases 16%, says BTS

The number of trips increased from 315 million in 1990 to 366 million in 2000.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Briefs from around the globe

News from Germany, Scotland and New Zealand

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Australia plans transport overhaul

Sweeping changes to the development and funding of Australia’s land transportation infrastructure are being made to boost the country’s economic future and ability to take advantage of globalization.

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Railby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Debt restructuring needed for Bangkok’s Skytrain

Bangkok Mass Transit System (BMTS), the private company operating the Skytrain, owes about $850 million to Thai and international creditors.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

ABC, Van Hool partner with AC Transit to enter the transit bus market

The newly designed Van Hool 40-foot and 60-foot transit buses will be used by AC Transit to meet its bus rapid transit and enhanced bus service needs.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

CDL final rule toughens penalties against bad drivers

Within three years after the rule’s effective date, Sept. 30, 2002, the FMCSA will penalize states not in substantial compliance with licensing and sanctioning requirements of the CDL program.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Greater Cleveland RTA gives riders a crackling mystery to solve

The Mystery Line Find & Dine is the first event in an 18-month campaign that will highlight the less obvious advantages of riding public transportation.

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Managementby Leslie Davis, managing editorJuly 1, 2002

Urban Challenge taps into transit for adventure

I was not sure what I’d be in store for when my editor volunteered me to take part in the Urban Challenge, a newly created event that combines trivia, technology and public transportation.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Los Angeles MTA implements regional transit pass

The country’s first regional pass program will provide riders with seamless transit service throughout Los Angeles County.

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Railby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Amtrak suspends Acela service amid equipment problems

Amtrak initially cancelled all Acela Express runs mid-August after cracked yaw damper brackets, which prevent swaying at high speeds, were detected during a periodic maintenance inspection.

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