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BusCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorMay 11, 2020

BCT Deals with Coronavirus, Keeps Sights on Road Ahead

Like the rest of the industry, the agency is dealing with the difficult day-to-day operation of services during the pandemic but is still looking forward to continue building a world-class transportation network.

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Managementby Paul ComfortMay 7, 2020

5 Long-term Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Transit

With this unprecedented crisis will come a new way for transit agencies to operate service and do business on a day-to-day basis. So what might that look like?

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Technologyby Ben WhitakerMay 5, 2020

Creating a contactless future for cities

COVID-19 has made it clear that handling cash and touching equipment — like turnstiles or fare vending machines — to board, could make transit less attractive through the risk of infection.

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Busby Todd MouwApril 30, 2020

Transit agencies invest in propane vehicles

Propane autogas, the term used for propane when used in an on-road engine, has both economic and environmental benefits.

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Technologyby Roderick JonesApril 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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Managementby Dan BerkovitsApril 20, 2020

Responding to COVID-19: How to optimize transportation resources during emergencies

The COVID-19 outbreak has cities and transit agencies scrambling to provide new forms of transportation for essential staff and emergency services.

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Zero Emissionsby Vic ShaoApril 20, 2020

Where 2030 might take electric bus fleets

When history looks back on the 2010-2020 decade, it's likely to view it as the start of the electric heckle boom.

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Railby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorApril 16, 2020

Keeping rail workers safe on the right-of-way

An overview of technology being used in potentially hazardous scenarios, including fixed work zones, moving work zones, and equipment movement/collision avoidance.

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ManagementCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorApril 14, 2020

What public transit looks like now and could look like after COVID-19 with Paul Comfort

Comfort joins Managing Editor Alex Roman for the latest installment of the METROspectives podcast.

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Managementby Andrei GreenawaltApril 14, 2020

FAQ: Funding for Transit in the CARES Stimulus Package

With $25 billion on the table for transportation, cities and transit agencies have a lot of questions about the new CARES bill. We have answers.

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