Articles

Management•by Joey Campbell, assistant editor•January 1, 2002

Despite Challenges, BRT Continues to Shine

As it slides toward a respectable mode of U.S. public transportation, bus rapid transit still faces budgetary, political and community-related problems.

Management•by Jack Burkert, safety consultant•January 1, 2002

5 Ways to Keep Your Shop Accident Free

Preventing accidents means involving supervisors, adjusting attitudes and getting feedback from shop personnel.

Management•by Janna Starcic, assistant editor•January 1, 2002

Coach USA Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Top 50 Fleet Survey

After five years, Coach USA once again claims the top spot in METRO’s 16th Annual Survey, where 40-foot buses remain the dominant presence in fleet composition.

Management•by Steve Hirano, editor•January 1, 2002

L.A. bus company thinks way outside the box

Golden State Transportation is accused of conspiring to transport tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from U.S. towns along the Mexican border to cities in California, Colorado and Washington state.

Management•by Amy Carter•August 1, 2001

Smart Card Technology Just Got Smarter

Available technology now includes links to debit cards, acknowledgement of the lowest fares, data collection and online ordering.

Rail•by Janna Starcic, assistant editor•August 1, 2001

Salt Lake City Goes for the Gold

The Utah Transit Authority is setting its sights on opening the much-anticipated extension of the TRAX light rail line and the start-up of a 120-mile commuter line. Oh, and one more thing — the Winter Olympics.

Management•by Janna Starcic, assistant editor•August 1, 2001

New Products Abound at BusCon 2001

The economy and keeping costs down were the topics of choice at industry seminars, while the latest in technology beckoned attendees to the trade show floor.

Management•by Dale Bunce, International Market Development•August 1, 2001

Capitalize on New Opportunities, Says Motorcoach Marketing Expert

Yes, the devastating Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have hurt the motorcoach business, but they’ve also created exciting new opportunities, says Dale Bunce, president of International Market Development.

Management•by Steve Hirano, editor•August 1, 2001

Motorcoach Industry Battered by Terrorism’s Shock Waves

Tour and charter cancellations, rising insurance premiums are just some of the problems created by the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Until the public regains its confidence in travel, motorcoach operators are trying to ride out the storm.

Management•by Charles Seaton, New York City Transit•August 1, 2001

NYCT Aids in Disaster Relief Efforts

NYCT employees dig through the rubble and provide equipment in an attempt to find survivors.

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