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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloJuly 29, 2020

How to Remain Consistent with Bus Operator Training During Trying Times

Many things are changing in our industry and surely there is more to come. One thing that should never change is the need for a well-trained new bus operator candidate and having training programs in place to discourage operators from seeking other employment.

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Transit Dispatchesby Khris Kesling July 21, 2020

How National Branding Could Boost Transit's Image

What if every single city or state had their own way of managing traffic with versions of solid/dotted/colored lines, sign shapes, and signal lights, and none of them followed a standard convention? As we consider many aspects of public transportation across the country, this scenario is somewhat the reality.

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Transit Dispatchesby Dick Alexander, CEO, Transdev U.S.June 24, 2020

Looking Ahead, Facing the New Reality

Much as September 11th redefined how we travel and handle security, the COVID-19 pandemic will define the ways we work, socialize and travel.

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What public transportation agencies must do in a post-COVID world

While service continues to run in most parts of the country, public transit is viewed as a hotspot for possible contamination of COVID, putting everyone at risk — from the operators and conductors to the passengers.

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Transit Dispatchesby Thea FisherMay 20, 2020

How transit payments will evolve post-Covid-19

Long after the initial threat of the pandemic has faded, Covid-19 will continue to be a catalyst for change.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyApril 29, 2020

The questions of public transport post-Covid19

Exactly what operational model will operators, cities, and public health authorities adopt once the restrictions are eased and we get back to "normal?"

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicMarch 26, 2020

Have you thanked your 'essential' service worker today?

When panic surrounding the coronavirus began to ramp up in my area, I’ll admit, I was right there with everyone else stockpiling up...

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagMarch 25, 2020

How are agencies making service changes in the wake of coronavirus?

Today everything is changing and this requires the industry and the tools it uses to be much more agile.

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How to Create a Viable Alternative for Cities Without Public Transit access

Imagine a robust public transit system, at the snap of a finger, could be in full swing in small- to mid-sized cities across the U.S.

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Safety Cornerby Morgan LyonsMarch 24, 2020

Be smart like a virus

One advantage to sustained critical incidents like coronavirus is the ability to do things differently and better.

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Safety Cornerby Amos HaggiagMarch 12, 2020

Helping transit agencies prepare for COVID-19 with no-cost contingency plans

Agencies are left to figure out how best to provide transit service while minimizing the spread of the virus and contending with expected drops in ridership and driver availability.

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Safety Cornerby By Ignacio López-GoñiMarch 9, 2020

10 reasons not to panic about the coronavirus

What we certainly have is a pandemic of fear...But it is also right that we must not panic... there are causes for optimism.

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