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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Miami-Dade approves creation of a regional transit authority

The project would result in an extensive tri-county bus and rail network in southern Florida.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Canadian transit ridership strong despite strikes

According to figures released by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), 1.47 billion trips were taken on transit systems in 2001, a 0.9% decrease from 2000.

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Railby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Camp teaches railroad safety to teens

Along with on-site learning, campers play trivia games, watch videos and attend morning classes to learn about rail safety and the intricacies of railroading.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Increased transit use reduces smog, energy dependence

An independent study shows that increased public transportation use is the most effective way to improve air quality and reduce energy consumption without imposing new taxes, government mandates or regulations.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, associate publisher/editorJuly 1, 2002

J.Lo need not apply for entry

It was only a matter of time before the transit industry spawned its own sensational must-read event: METRO’s “25 Interesting People in Transit.”

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Managementby Bruce Schaller, Schaller ConsultingJuly 1, 2002

10 Tips for Developing an Effective Transit Website

A user-friendly Website may help increase ridership and improve an agency’s image.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, editorJuly 1, 2002

Comforting Trends in Transit Seating

How seating manufacturers are trying to meet the demands of transit authorities, who prize passenger comfort, reliability, safety, vandal resistance and interchangeability, not necessarily in that order.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, assistant editorJuly 1, 2002

How to Buy or Lease Coaches in a Tough Financing Market

With the motorcoach industry still mired in the post-September 11 downturn, financing institutions have tightened their lending practices. How operators can replenish their fleets in hard times. Part 1 of 2.

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Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Buy America Revisited

More than two decades since it was enacted by Congress, the Buy America law still generates lively debate in the supplier community and among transit properties.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, editorJuly 1, 2002

Trial By Fire: Jenna Dorn's Turbulent First Year at the FTA

The September 11 terrorist attacks occurred just two months after Jenna Dorn was confirmed as chief of the FTA. But she’s got more than security on her mind, including the reauthorization of TEA 21, streamlining of grants processing and creating a results-driven environment.

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