Articles

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, publisher•July 1, 2001

Is your agency the best-kept secret in town?

With the ailing U.S. economy and eroding tax base, it’s critical that transit properties take advantage of all opportunities to bolster their revenue.

Rail•by Lawrence J. Fabian, Trans.21•July 1, 2001

Future of APMs in U.S. Remains Uncertain

Annual conference on automated peoplemovers reports progress in Europe and Asia, but modicum of movement in the United States.

Rail•by Leslie Davis, managing editor•July 1, 2001

Positive Train Control Promotes Track Safety

The Illinois DOT PTC project is part of a larger effort to make trains safer.

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

In Historic Philadelphia, SEPTA Is Busy Moving into the Future

Turning one of the country’s oldest transit agencies into one of the newest is the mission of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Its modernization efforts focus on customer service, but financial stability is the ultimate goal.

Management•by Leslie Davis, managing editor•July 1, 2001

Motorcoach Consolidation Follows Economy into Slowdown

As Coach USA focuses on internal growth and VecTour and Greyhound look for a perfect fit, the rate of consolidation by these three companies has noticeably dropped. So, what’s next?

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

The Big Apple Tops Transit 100

METRO’s Top 100 Transit Bus Fleet survey shows 36% of industry scaling back fleet size. Despite a decrease of 526 buses, MTA New York City Transit is once again the headlining act for METRO’s annual Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2001

Meet 10 of the Fastest Growing Transit Systems in North America

Small to medium-sized transit properties are showing the greatest percentage growth, while their larger cousins are posting the biggest absolute gains. Here’s a look at the top percentage gainers.

Rail•by Staff•July 1, 2001

Rail accidents reach 10-year low, DOT says

Accidents decrease 6% from 2000.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2001

Motorcoach driver rescues 26 from burning bus

An Elkhorn, Wis., motorcoach driver recently saved the lives of 26 people, rescuing them from his burning bus.

Management•by Staff•July 1, 2001

Bus service encourages reading

The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS) in New York recently launched its Books on Buses program in an effort to become more connected with its community and encourage elementary school children to read.

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