Articles

Management•by Elaine K. Dezenski, FTA•February 1, 2001

Curitiba visit underscores FTA’s commitment to BRT

More than 50 federal, state and local transit officials representing 10 U.S. cities, including many members of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Consortium, traveled to Curitiba, Brazil, Dec. 10 to 13, 2000.

Management•by Tom Olszewski, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties Co.•February 1, 2001

9 Preventive Maintenance Tips for Reducing Bus Costs

There is no doubt that preventive maintenance is the key to keeping buses road ready, reducing vehicle operating, maintenance and replacement costs and improving the bottom line.

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

Feedback from new era good for transit—so far

The new presidential administration and congressional leaders are so far saying all the right things.

Management•by Cliff Henke, Associate Publisher/Editor•February 1, 2001

Fortunes Change: Norm Mineta Returns to Transport

Republican George W. Bush’s new Democratic Secretary of Transportation has a distinguished record of bridging party differences to make public transport investments happen.

Management•by Caroline Casey, Assistant Editor•February 1, 2001

Vigilance is Key to Motorcoach Safety

Paying close attention to the quality of drivers and vehicles can help eliminate accidents in this already secure industry.

Management•by Leslie Davis•February 1, 2001

Training Drivers Without Using Manuals

Transit properties around the U.S. and Canada share training techniques that keep drivers interested.

Management•by Cliff Henke, Associate Publisher/Editor•February 1, 2001

ISO 9001 Update: More Transit Suppliers Sign Up

Manufacturers, buyers alike must know the key differences between the earlier editions and the 2000 edition of the quality standards. Suppliers directory can be found online under Resources.

Management•by Caroline Casey, Assistant Editor•February 1, 2001

Stations Invigorate Intermodal Transportation

Investments in new station construction encourage and regulate the flow of passengers through a system, and contribute to public transit’s importance to regional transportation networks.

Management•by Lawrence J. Fabian, principal of Trans.21•January 1, 2001

Airport CRFs Streamline Shuttle Bus Traffic

To reduce chaos at increasingly crowded curbsides, airport officials coaxed often-reluctant car rental companies into consolidated rental facilities (CRFs) and move passengers in special CRF shuttle buses. Will it work?

Management•by Staff•January 1, 2001

How to Create a Maintenance Training Program for Transit Fleets

Ten tips for planning an effective transit fleet maintenance training program.

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