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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 SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Dallas’ DART stepping up rail security in wake of shooting

Redeployed its 140 police and fare enforcement officers so it has a uniformed presence on every train.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 23, 2012

Small agencies struggle with funding, legislation

Restrictive legislation, dwindling funds and growing paratransit needs are some of the issues that agencies serving small populations share. New legislation may offer some help.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 22, 2012

Transit moves to open fare payment

While the technology is still evolving, transit systems are hoping to outsource collection activities, reduce risk, and refocus time and effort on meeting their core goal: transporting people.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 22, 2012

OCTA’s ‘quiet zone’ rail program enhances safety, quality of life

Orange County (Calif.) Transportation Authority’s quiet zone program work included the enhancement of 52 railroad crossings and helped silence train horns for local communities.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 17, 2012

Bus deaths prompt uneasy questions about responsibility

The recent case of a college student hazing death on a Florida motorcoach that made national news once again raises questions about how much responsibility bus operators hold over passenger behavior and what should be expected of drivers in preventing underage drinking. Meanwhile, California and one Iowa university are reacting by cracking down on party buses.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 20, 2012

Transit violence signals need for more security

There were two prevalent news stories this week regarding violence at transit agencies. Both DART and Washington Metro are looking to employ more preventive measures, but are not necessarily in agreement with the public — or among themselves — as to what’s most effective.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 12, 2012

Business for Motorcoach Top 50 Continues Climb

More operators reported an increase in their business in 2011. FirstGroup America takes the top spot again. Pricing and driver retention remain top concerns.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 12, 2012

Megabus reinventing intercity travel

Megabus.Com - Paramus, N.J.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 12, 2012

Five Star tailors tours to give back to community

Five Star Tours & Charter Bus Co. - San Diego

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserDecember 16, 2011

BRT sees success, while rail suffers assault

Determined cheaper than rail, BRT got its due this week in Detroit and Nashville, Tenn., as they named it their best transit option. Many other cities have come to similar conclusions. However, with high-speed rail being declared “dead” in the press last week, is there an assault on rail projects in general?

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