Articles

Management•by Lenny Levine, Executive Editor Emeritus•May 1, 2001

The ugly, the bad and the good in public transportation

This is about the good, the bad and the ugly in public transportation, in reverse order so we can end on a high note.

Management•by Cliff Henke, former associate publisher/editor of <i>METRO</i>•May 1, 2001

Expect 42-volt systems to produce advantages and challenges

Already being developed for cars and light trucks, 42-volt electrical systems will soon come to heavier vehicles, automotive experts say.

Rail•by Janna Starcic, Assistant Editor•May 1, 2001

METRO's Top 50 Rail Survey Puts Project Costs at $52 Billion

Our seventh annual rail survey indicates growing interest in and funding of large-scale passenger rail projects in North America.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•May 1, 2001

What You Need to Know About Facility Improvements for CNG, LNG Buses

The growth of compressed natural gas (CNG) and, to a lesser extent, liquefied natural gas (LNG) as alternatives to diesel fuel has forced many transit agencies to confront new maintenance challenges.

Management•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•May 1, 2001

Impressive ridership numbers call for greater investment

Has America’s love affair with the car finally ended?

Rail•by Lawrence J. Fabian, principal of Trans.21•May 1, 2001

Taking a Fresh Look at Automated Peoplemovers

How do automated peoplemovers (APMs) fit into the larger world of public transportation? Not easily, according to the author. The APM Conference in San Francisco will examine this often-ignored transportation mode.

Rail•by Benjamin D. Redd Jr., senior vice president at Washington Infrastructure Programs•May 1, 2001

Rail Transit Projects Bolstered by Public-Private Partnerships

Melding public and private interests can help to provide launch funding for rail projects while reducing costs, streamlining development and shortening implementation schedules.

Management•by Leslie Davis, Managing Editor•May 1, 2001

Build a Marketing Strategy that Focuses on Customers and Products

Too many motorcoach operators focus on their buses. Marketing plans should help to identify and attract new customers while building stronger ties with existing customers. The Internet is helping some companies reach new customers.

Management•by Staff•April 1, 2001

Nevada’s CAT unveils new look

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) unveiled a new color scheme and design on its Citizens Area Transit (CAT) bus system.

Rail•by Staff•April 1, 2001

Train derailments on the rise

The number of train derailments—like the recent Amtrak accident in Iowa that killed one person and injured 96 others—increased by about 20% over the past four years.

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