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Managementby StaffJuly 26, 2001

Dorn Confirmed as FTA Administrator

Jennifor L. Dorn was today unanimously confirmed as Federal Transit Administrator.

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Managementby StaffJuly 26, 2001

Denver RTD Considers Fare Hike

To offset increased operating costs and new and expanded services, the Denver RTD is considering a fare increase for the first time since 1997.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2001

NTSB Rules on 1998 Amtrak Derailment

Faulty track maintenance and communications were blamed for a 1998 Amtrak accident in Arlington, Texas, that injured 22.

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Managementby StaffJuly 20, 2001

Clapp Nominated to Head FMCSA

President Bush will nominate Joseph M. Clapp to administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Railby StaffJuly 17, 2001

Amtrak to Cut Managers

Amtrak President George Warrington ordered a 15% reduction in management ranks and may cut train service and further trim the workforce to meet its congressional deadline for breaking even on operations by December 2002.

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Managementby StaffJuly 17, 2001

London Subway Head Kiley Is Fired

Bob Kiley was today fired as chairman of the board of London Regional Transport for opposing government plans to partly privatize the network.

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Managementby StaffJuly 16, 2001

One-third of D.C. Visitors Arrive Via Tour Bus

More than seven million of Washington, D.C.'s, 22 million visitors last spring arrived in the city as part of a group that relied on chartered buses or motorcoaches.

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Managementby StaffJuly 16, 2001

Mary Peters Nominated to Head FHWA

President Bush nominated Mary Peters, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, to head the Federal Highway Administration.

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Managementby StaffJuly 16, 2001

NAFTA Provision Allows for Mexican Ownership of Bus Companies in U.S.

In accordance with a provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), President Bush will allow Mexican ownership of bus companies operating within the United States.

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Managementby StaffJuly 13, 2001

Online 'Best Practices' to be Developed for Motorcoach Industry

Attendees of the American Bus Association's Bus Industry Safety Council began work on a set of industry "best practices" that will be distributed via the Internet.

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