In the April issue, METRO discussed innovative hydrogen fuel-cell bus projects and unveiled its annual BRT Survey, with additional articles covering alternative project delivery, San Antonio VIA and quote-to-close ratios.
April 2013 Issue Highlights
METRO focused on hydrogen fuel-cell electric test programs in Oakland, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Cleveland, as well as fleets moving forward with biodiesel, natural gas and propane projects.
Senior Editor Nicole Schlosser spoke to several motorcoach operators to gather tips to track, increase motorcoach quote-to-close ratios.
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Experts discussed the importance of alternative project delivery can be for the public transportation industry.
LAN's Jay Srinivasan and Justin M. Cain collaborated on a story discussing San Antonio-based VIA Metropolitan Transit's new BRT system.
Alstom enters the U.S. light rail market with a project in Ottawa, Canada.
While many operators in this year's BRT Survey cited receiving plenty of political support, they reported contending with difficulties in coordination with other jurisdictions, DOTs, transit agencies and city staff.
Chicago's Jeffrey Jump BRT system was part of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel's transition plan for his first 100 days.