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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 12, 2019

BusCon 2019 to showcase tech, mobility, and more

The show returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 23 to 25.

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Managementby James Blue, PublisherAugust 12, 2019

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Serving Multiple Missions

GM James Blue discusses issues agencies face when trying to serve ridership with "quality" services. 

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Managementby Charlotte DiBartolomeo, M.A.C.T.August 8, 2019

Stop the Bleed: Hiring Bus Operators Based on a More Accurate Profile

Poor hires bleed the budget by lowering retention rates, raising absenteeism, and fighting with passengers.

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Zero Emissionsby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 8, 2019

Q&A with Proterra CEO Ryan Popple

Talks growth of the battery-electric bus industry, the electrification of small fleets, and if suppliers will be prepared for sales boost.

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Rail Service Planning, Prep for High-Profile Events

The service plan is only successful if all departments collaborate early and often in meetings, table tops, and live dry runs to fine-tune it.

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Managementby By Chris McCarthyAugust 6, 2019

3 Key Strategies for Transit Agencies to Survive the Retirement Cliff

Many agencies haven’t made any meaningful steps toward positioning themselves for success with millennials and Gen Z.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorAugust 5, 2019

Rock Region METRO exec. dir. talks transit, community service

Charles D. Frazier joined the North Little Rock, Ark.-based agency in June 2018.

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Managementby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorJuly 31, 2019

Committee creates value for small, disadvantaged business in transit

Jose Bustamante, chair of APTA's Small Business Committee, discuses his role, and how he is trying to help businesses succeed.

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Zero EmissionsCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJuly 30, 2019

From mobile apps to microtransit, MetroLINK charges ahead

The Rock Island County, Ill.-based transit agency continues to explore ways to better serve its communities.

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Zero Emissionsby Ken Anderson and Sasha PejcicJuly 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

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