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ManagementCover Storyby Janna Starcic, Executive EditorSeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorSeptember 12, 2018

BusCon to Bring Latest Ops Trends, Tech and More to Indianapolis

“North America’s Biggest Bus Show” offers the largest quantity and widest variety of vehicle and products on the show floor, giving attendees the chance to see more than 60 vehicles.

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New Mobilityby Kimberly SlaughterSeptember 11, 2018

Understand your customer’s needs and they’ll say ‘yes’ to transit

Beyond providing reliable and affordable service, transit agencies strive to meet mobility needs of all potential riders.

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Paratransitby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 14, 2018

New England Wheels Packs Durability, Accessibility into a Low-Floor Minibus

The 22-foot, 15-passenger true low-floor recently achieved a score of 91 on the new Altoona Testing pass/fail test upon completion of testing in March 2018.

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Technologyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 13, 2018

Innovative Suspension System Provides Smoother Ride for Buses

The CLASS system changes spring stiffness instantaneously over a wide range without driver intervention.

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Busby John SchiavoneAugust 9, 2018

Apprenticeships Help Relieve Transportation's Technician Shortages

Apprenticeships strengthen classroom training by engaging students, taking what was learned in the classroom, and applying it directly to specific job tasks.

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Managementby James Blue, GMAugust 8, 2018

The anti-transit disinformation campaign ramps up

Much attention was given to a recent New York Times article that detailed how organized anti-transit forces came together to defeat May’s ballot initiative in Nashville, Tenn.

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BusCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 7, 2018

Forest River Inc. bus division chief talks co. strengths, product diversity

METRO spoke to David Wright about some of the keys to the company’s success, and what challenges they are facing.   

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BusCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorAugust 7, 2018

Fleet, Route Updates Help San Diego MTS' Adapt to Service Demands

The agency is continuing to balance paratransit and ridership challenges with a growing fleet of clean-fuel vehicles.

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New Mobilityby Lisa A. BrownAugust 6, 2018

The Obtainable Smart City: Infrastructure Investment Guidance

A smart, fully connected community is what we envision our tech-focused future will look like.

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