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Transit Dispatchesby Paul ComfortDecember 21, 2018

3 Tips for Getting the Most of Meetings

Don’t you love a long and boring meeting at work? Probably not. I have spent a lot of my 30 years in business and government in such business meetings.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicDecember 19, 2018

New Year, New Hopes for the Motorcoach Industry

Hiring and retaining drivers is the greatest challenge facing motorcoach operators, according to 70% of respondents of METRO Magazine's 2019 Motorcoach Survey. The public transit industry is not immune to this issue either.

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Transit Dispatchesby Kevin PriceNovember 14, 2018

How Smart Tech Can Help Boost Transit Fleet Reliability

Budgets for maintaining assets and vehicles are often strained, forcing managers to make difficult repair-or-replace decisions...

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicNovember 6, 2018

When voting 'yes' says 'no' to funding for transportation

I’m crossing my fingers that by the time you read this, the proposition repealing California’s gas tax and vehicle fees (SB 1) will have failed.

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Transit Dispatchesby Chris FoxNovember 1, 2018

ADA sensitivity training makes drivers MCTS' 'most valuable asset'

Storylines about Milwaukee County Transit System bus operators are always consistent, involving a driver going above and beyond their job description in order to help someone in need.

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Transit Dispatchesby Karsten OberleOctober 17, 2018

Securing Railways from Cyber Attacks

The risks to railways are well-documented and substantial, and many governments around the world have adopted an aggressive posture when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure.

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Transit Dispatchesby Gary WatsonOctober 14, 2018

Safeguarding Surveillance Data So You Don’t Fall Short of the Law

The continuous growth in use of video surveillance means new challenges for data storage, and as the role of CCTV grows increasingly important, it’s critical to manage and protect in the correct way.

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Safety Cornerby Heather RedfernOctober 10, 2018

Bringing Life-Saving CPR Training to Transit Stations

There’s a lot to do to pass time waiting at the station for a train — read…listen to music…learn how to save a life? Yes, in the minutes it takes for a train to arrive, a person can learn Hands-Only CPR.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul ComfortSeptember 25, 2018

3 Lessons from Transit in Switzerland

I recently traveled to Switzerland to see the world’s first autonomous shuttle in operation on regular fixed-route public transportation in mixed traffic and came home with three lessons.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagSeptember 19, 2018

Does Automation Mean Mass Unemployment in Mass Transportation?

From telemarketers to fast food workers, automation can either eliminate or bolster a workforce.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloSeptember 13, 2018

Tips for Improving the Bus Boarding, Alighting Process

The servicing of several types of bus stops, in particular their locations, presents unique challenges involving the safe boarding and alighting process of customers.

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Transit Dispatchesby Harald KruseSeptember 10, 2018

New Motorcoach Tech Helps Small Operators Compete with Industry Giants

It’s no secret that tech has been slow to come to the group transportation industry. While online options for booking individual travel are about as old as the internet, booking group travel has largely remained onerous.

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