Articles

Bus•by METRO Staff•September 2, 2015

Micro Bird Commercial debuts new vehicles

Micro Bird Commercial is set to debut its new CT-Series vehicle for up to 17 passengers as well as its new D-Series vehicle, featuring a 25-passenger capacity plus luggage space, this September 28 to 30 at BusCon 2015 in Indianapolis.

Management•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•September 2, 2015

Q&A with Tina Quigley, GM of RTC of So. Nevada

As GM of Las Vegas’ Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), Tina Quigley oversees one of the few agencies in the country that manages public transit, traffic management, roadway design, construction funding and transportation planning.

Management•by Kelsey Nolan•September 2, 2015

When it Comes to Vehicle Lift Designs, Simpler is Better

As fleet operations strive to have more efficient service departments, lift manufacturers respond in-kind with products that are low-maintenance, have fewer installation costs and are better for the environment.

Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•September 1, 2015

Motorcoach Groups Help Define, Address and Solve Unique Challenges

While the industry is large and already inclusive, there are several groups aimed at bringing together operators that have something specific in common to not only share knowledge but also enrich their careers and operations.

Rail•by Bruce Ross•September 1, 2015

Design-Build Facilitates Completion of L.A.'s Expo Line Phase 2

The 6.6-mile Expo Line will improve transportation mobility along the corridor, provide an alternative to the heavily-congested I-10 freeway and east-west arterials, and increase the capacity of the transportation system in Los Angeles County.

Motorcoach•by Eric Gandarilla•September 1, 2015

Rally Bus taps technology for crowd-powered event travel

Rally Bus doesn’t own any vehicles; it’s a technology-and-logistics company that connects people with charter buses, enabling it to partner with charter companies in any part of the country as long as people show interest in the area.

Technology•by Eric Gandarilla•September 1, 2015

Calif. Agencies Raise Drought Awareness, Employ Water-Saving Measures

OCTA launched the “Every Drop Counts, Join Us in Saving Water” campaign and trans-formed two of its buses into moving water-conservation billboards.

Management•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•June 17, 2015

Consultant Roundtable 2015: Execs Foresee Changing Federal Role

With nothing but short-term extensions predicted for the immediate future, the consultant industry stresses the need to find a long-term funding mechanism, while also looking at states and localities to play more of a role in financing capital projects.

Rail•by METRO Staff•June 17, 2015

Electro Wire connects rail industry with cable needs

Its facilities, automated equipment and lean manufacturing process reduce labor content and minimize waste resulting in significant cost savings for standard or custom cable assemblies, box builds or other electromechanical builds.

Management•by James Blue, GM•June 17, 2015

Pub Perspective: Alternative delivery depends on good outside expertise

This issue contains our annual rail projects survey as well as our annual focus on consultants. Great rail projects have always depended on good outside expertise that the best engineering and planning consultant teams have provided to project owners.

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