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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2001

New NHTSA administrator tabbed

Jeffrey Runge, a specialist in emergency medicine, has been tabbed by President Bush as administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2001

BusCon 2001: Large Crowds Expected at 7th Annual Bus Industry Showcase

Cleveland to host BusCon 2001, the only conference and trade show to focus on the small and medium-duty bus market. Show is scheduled Sept. 9 to 11.

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Managementby Richard Stafford, a freelance writer in Lancaster, Calif.June 1, 2001

The ABCs of Air Brakes for Motorcoach Drivers

Earning an air brake endorsement doesn't mean that a driver fully understands the air brake system. Here's a primer that will help to fill in the gaps.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2001

Creating Order From Chaos Is What Inspires L.A.'s New Transit Chief

Roger Snoble has accepted a $295,000-per-year position as chief executive of L.A.'s Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Leaving his comfortable post at Dallas Area Rapid Transit wasn't easy, but Snoble says he works best when he's scared.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorJune 1, 2001

Winning BRT concepts on the drawing board

The FTA, in conjunction with WestStart, launched a vehicle design competition late last year called "Bus Rapid Transit and the American Community." Here are the winners.

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Railby Stephen R. Banta, assistant operations officer at the Port Authority of Allegheny CountyJune 1, 2001

Light Rail Renaissance Burnishes Pittsburgh's 'Most Livable' Reputation

In the Steel City, a light rail revival that began in the mid-1980s is accelerating with an ambitious plan to effectively double the size of the system in the next two years.

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Managementby Steve Hirano, EditorJune 1, 2001

Industry's Procurement Challenges Create Need for Collaborative Strategies

Transit properties increasingly are taking advantage of collaborative efforts, such as joint procurements, piggyback orders and buying off state contracts, to meet their vehicle acquisition needs.

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Railby StaffJune 1, 2001

Railtrack seeks army recruits

England's Railtrack asked the army for hundreds of skilled recruits to fill shortages of engineers and signaling staff.

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Railby StaffJune 1, 2001

Passenger train enters service between Turkey, Iraq

The first passenger train between Turkey and Iraq for nearly 20 years arrived in the Iraqi city of Mosul in May.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2001

Taiwan bus company closes

Finding itself $1.2 billion in debt, Taiwan's state-owned long-distance bus operator Taiwan Motor Transport Co. shut down at the end of June.

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