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It’s too early to define a distinct BRT strategy

After several years of moving in fits and starts, bus rapid transit is beginning to generate some momentum — well, if not momentum, at least serious discussion.

5 Ways to Improve Your Paratransit Service

Refining and improving demand-response service is a never-ending challenge. Advances in vehicle tracking have helped, but other areas to scrutinize include staffing, eligibility screening, driver recruitment and customer amenities.

Women in Transit: 4 Top Execs Reveal the Secrets of Their Success

Historically, transit management has been the domain of men, but gender barriers are falling fast. Four top transit managers discuss their rise through the ranks.

New York Claims Top Spot at $10 Billion

METRO’s 8th annual rail study shows slight growth, with project costs up $1 billion from the previous year.

Midlands LRT Embodies Britain's Push for a Rail Revival

With a coalition of political and financial support, the Midland Metro project has brought LRT back to Birmingham and the Black Country. Integrated feeder bus service from an ally has been key.

Living the paratransit experience

Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is a well-worn aphorism that makes good sense nonetheless. The same could be said about riding a mile on your local paratransit system — using someone else’s wheelchair or walker or cane.

Proposed U.K. rail safety system ‘not good enough’

In an industry report, rail chiefs recommended that Britain should wait for a more advanced system.