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Paratransitby Rachel BeyerleDecember 10, 2019

Q&A with Greater Richmond Transit's travel trainer Kelsey Calder

The most important lessons I have learned are how to listen and how to trust.

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Managementby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2019

Key Steps to Finding a New Public Transit CEO

The changing face of public transportation’s role in communities is having an impact on transit boards when they are searching for a new leader.

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Motorcoachby Joseph Schwieterman and Brian AntolinDecember 5, 2019

Premium Intercity Bus Lines Launching New Airport-oriented Services

These emerging bus services put them in head-to-head competition with major airlines.

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Busby Robin Phillips and Cara MarcusNovember 27, 2019

Progressive rural transit services offer lessons in mobility, access for all

Following four case studies demonstrate the breadth and creativity of rural transit and the leadership of visionary transit managers.

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Managementby Arthur N. GaudetNovember 19, 2019

Improving transit on-time performance

This first of a two-part series explores causes for poor on-time performance and data considerations to adjust vehicle schedules.

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MotorcoachCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorNovember 18, 2019

New coach confirms Temsa's 'Here to Stay'

The 30-foot vehicle features an updated design, with more  luggage capacity and improved driver’s cockpit.

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Security and Safetyby Tasha HughesNovember 18, 2019

Flooring features that allow for easy traveling on public transit

In such a demanding environment, material choice for flooring plays an essential role in the overall longevity and durability of transportation.

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Managementby Alex RomanNovember 12, 2019

Maintenance Directors Tap Training and Data to Drive Success

TriMet's Ed Bennett and Votran's Rick Kazawitch took home this years Maintenance Director of the Year Awards at BusCon 2019 in Indianapolis.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorNovember 11, 2019

Q&A with MBTA's Chief Customer Officer Danny Levy

Prior to joining the MBTA last year, Levy served as chief marking officer for the Massachusetts Port Authority, where she headed up a 10-person department at the $800 million agency.

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Railby Bobbie van der List November 6, 2019

How the Tokyo Metro Handles Rush Hour to Operate On Time

To help alleviate the crowding during rush hour, the company developed a promotion that incentivized people to use the train during off-peak hours instead

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