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'Shrinkage' requires scrutiny in these austere times

In the retail world it's called "shrinkage." In the transit industry, it's called "fare evasion."

Bringing hybrid-electric buses into the equation

Like several other transit agencies across the country, the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will be adding hybrid-electric buses to its fleet.

A world-class event that should not be missed

Every three years, the transit industry holds its own version of the World Cup. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association, this year's Annual Meeting and EXPO will be held Sept. 21 to 25 at the Las Vegas Hilton and Las Vegas Convention Center.

Procurement Reform From the Top Down

Introducing procurement reform means defining the issues and getting buy-in from the industry. Here is what's currently being done.

Amtrak makes eleventh-hour deal, averts shutdown

Amtrak and the Bush Administration reached an agreement that would provide the railway with an immediate $100 million loan.

Tunnel used as emergency training facility at WMATA

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled a $700,000 training tunnel designed to provide a realistic training environment for fire, police and emergency response departments from local jurisdictions.

L.A.-to-Pasadena project stays on the right track

A 13.7-mile light rail line connecting downtown Los Angeles with Pasadena that's nearly half-finished narrowly averted a regulatory pile-up that could have delayed completion for several years.