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Motorcoachby Kelsey Nolan, Assistant EditorOctober 16, 2014

2014 Women In Transportation: Gladys Gillis

CEO Starline Luxury Coaches Seattle

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Busby Brittni RubinOctober 16, 2014

2014 Women In Transportation: Ann Dawson-August

Executive Director Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Birmingham, Ala.

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Busby Alex Roman, Managing EditorOctober 16, 2014

2014 Transit Bus Fleet Survey: Top Fleets Taking Steps to Attract Growing Markets

With usage amongst millennials and Baby Boomers gaining popularity, many agencies are reporting measures to pull more of these segments onboard, including targeted marketing programs and increased technologies. Meanwhile, the amount of alternative-fueled vehicles has nearly doubled over the last 10 years.

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BusCover Storyby Cliff HenkeOctober 16, 2014

Buy America: Why Do Policymakers Keep Trying to Fix What's Not Broken?

Policymakers are calling for tougher Buy America procurement rules, which largely ignore how the real marketplace works and could undermine the very employment opportunities that these proposals seek to expand.

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Security and Safetyby Article contributed by Easter Seals Project ACTIONSeptember 25, 2014

For Transit Operators: Facts About Epilepsy and Seizures

Approximately one in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives, and as a result, may not be able to drive.

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Managementby Alex RomanSeptember 25, 2014

What You Need to Know Before Financing a Vehicle

Buyer's remorse is a term that should not be in an operator's vocabulary. While making a sound decision on which vehicle to purchase is huge for an operation, the process of financing that vehicle can be incredibly stressful for the operator.

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Managementby Rob Adams, P.E.September 25, 2014

Fleet Solutions: Tips for Designing a CNG Fueling Station

You've made the decision to transition to compressed natural gas (CNG) for your vehicle fleet - understanding CNG station options is your next step.

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Paratransitby Kelsey NolanSeptember 25, 2014

Accessibility, Mobility and Philanthropy are the Spirit of ARBOC

Since 2008, ARBOC Specialty Vehicles has created an entirely new market by creating low-floor small cutaway buses and allowing accessibility for everyone.

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Busby Alex RomanSeptember 25, 2014

BYD Passes Altoona Testing, Set to Make Big Leap Into the Market

As transit agencies continue to look at ways to both improve their environmental footprint and save money, the interest in all-electric buses has steadily increased.

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Railby Cliff HenkeSeptember 25, 2014

Rail Projects Find Ways to Cope with Scarce Federal Dollars

Despite record levels of funding, demand for rail transit investment continues to outstrip available funding. Here is how several cities are finding ways to fill the gap.

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