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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

DaimlerChrysler’s New Strategy Brings Setra, Orion and Thomas-Dennis Under One Roof

Andreas Strecker, a key player in Daimler’s EvoBus operation, has taken charge of DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America, the company’s newly organized commercial bus division. He explains the strategy behind the consolidation.

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Managementby Frank Di Giacomo, publisherFebruary 1, 2002

Putting TOD to work has multiple payoffs

Commuting by bus or rail can be the best alternative, if you have easy access to a bus stop or rail station, if the route is relatively direct and if the service is reliable.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, assistant editorFebruary 1, 2002

Unlocking the Door to Finding, Keeping Talented Transit Staff

With changing demographics and a new generation of workers, transit agencies are faced with attrition, competition from the private sector and image problems. The transit industry is hitting the brakes and following a new path toward recruiting and retaining skilled employees.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, assistant editorFebruary 1, 2002

Family Gives Business Personal Touch

Escot Bus Lines’ Brian Scott wins METRO’s Operator of the Year Award for his reputation for quality equipment and attention to personalized customer service.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, editorFebruary 1, 2002

Hot Projects Highlight Rising Trend in Transit-Oriented Development

Revenue, ridership and revitalization are at the core of transit-oriented development, which is why it’s gaining momentum across the U.S. Here is a closer look at some of the country’s high-profile projects.

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Managementby Evan Reminick, Gordon H Chong and PartnersFebruary 1, 2002

New transit hub vies for hearts, minds

Fairfield, Calif., lies at the heart of one of the worst traffic jams in the country.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, editorFebruary 1, 2002

Finding star performers is almost as hard as keeping them

It’s been said innumerable times, probably because it’s true: Your organization is only as strong as its individual members.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Uzbekistan continues a strong emphasis on transportation projects

This country, with a strong stable government and significant national wealth, is undertaking numerous revitalizations of its overall transportation infrastructure and, in particular, its rail and urban public transportation.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Transit exhibition begins run in D.C.

The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., is hosting a new exhibition on public transportation and its effect on the development of cities.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

Airport ground transportation business drops up to 80% after Sept. 11

Business for ground transportation operators dropped between 20% and 80% in the two weeks following Sept. 11 and the air travel slowdown, according to a survey by the Airport Ground Transportation Association.

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