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Nicole Schlosser

Former Executive Editor

Nicole was an editor and writer for School Bus Fleet. She previously worked as an editor and writer for Metro Magazine, School Bus Fleet's sister publication.

Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 26, 2011

Valley Metro music video campaign educates, entertains riders

Valley Metro's online music video campaign, "Valley Metro Notes," consists of 11 songs from six local bands, showing in an entertaining way how to use the transit system. The campaign is geared toward high school, college students and older, with the caveat of not alienating any other demographic.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 26, 2011

Streamlining the Bus Spec'ing Process

APTA's updated standards provide more information and enable both operators and OEMs to simplify the process and speak the same language. OEMs and agencies alike say that investing time is key.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 26, 2011

Argentina benefits from San Diego's trolleys, experience

San Diego MTS is selling 11 of its light rail vehicles to the Provincial Government of Mendoza in Argentina for $3.3 million.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2011

What would a government shutdown mean for transit?

On the eve of a possible government shutdown, what’s your forecast for the weeks ahead?

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2011

Web-Based Telematics Move Beyond Dispensing Data

As telematics technology costs decrease, systems are more accessible than ever. Whether offering maintenance or passenger benefits, often all that's needed is a PC with an Internet connection.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2011

BRT Survey: Land Use is Top Hurdle for Projects

Funding did run a close second, at 23 percent. Several survey respondents cited difficulties of complying with regulations across multiple municipalities and jurisdictions, including traffic signal priority agreements.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserMarch 23, 2011

FTA bus test adjustment touches on weighty health problem

What seemed like a run-of-the-mill transportation regulation story attracted lots of mainstream media attention. Their angle: Americans are getting fatter. Beyond that, though, what will the FTA's potential passenger weight changes mean for the industry?

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserMarch 11, 2011

The End of the Old Oil Order

Cheap oil is no more. Young people, performing on a show set in an older era, actually get that. When will the rest of us?

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 18, 2011

May the best state win

California and New York have both asked for the extra slice of the federal high-speed rail pie, which was rejected by Florida’s Governor. But would it help California’s project or its chronic traffic problems? Is New York a better candidate?

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 14, 2011

Ramblin Express' Holland Drives Industry Forward

Relatively new to the transportation business, METRO Magazine's Operator of the Year award winner, Todd Holland, president of the Denver-based operation, has become well-known for his innovative thinking and organizing skills, which he used to found the Motorcoach Council.

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