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Articles•Steve Hirano, editor•March 1, 2002

Commuter Rail ‘Fever’ Hits U.S. Transit Agencies

More than a dozen proposed commuter rail projects are awaiting federal funding as agencies identify corridors that could help to relieve traffic congestion and reduce pollution with a relatively small capital investment.

News•Staff•February 22, 2002

Transit agencies urged to 'respect private operators'

A letter from the FTA reinforces rules against transit competition with private bus operators.

Articles•Janna Starcic, assistant editor•February 1, 2002

Unlocking the Door to Finding, Keeping Talented Transit Staff

With changing demographics and a new generation of workers, transit agencies are faced with attrition, competition from the private sector and image problems. The transit industry is hitting the brakes and following a new path toward recruiting and retaining skilled employees.

Articles•Steve Hirano, editor•February 1, 2002

Finding star performers is almost as hard as keeping them

It’s been said innumerable times, probably because it’s true: Your organization is only as strong as its individual members.

News•Staff•November 28, 2001

Five transit agencies order Digital Recorders' destination signs

Orders totaled $5 million for the company's destination signs and voice announcement system.

News•Staff•November 15, 2001

FTA to hold safety reporting seminars

Seminars will aid transit agencies in following new quarterly safety and security reporting.

Articles•Leslie Davis, managing editor•August 1, 2001

Transit Steps Up Security

Following the Sept. 11 attacks, transit agencies were immediately forced to take stock of their safety procedures. But can the industry ever be fully prepared?

Articles•Staff•July 1, 2001

Free bus rides help reduce pollution

In an effort to reduce ozone pollution, several transit agencies are offering free or reduced fare rides to residents.

Articles•Steve Hirano, editor•July 1, 2001

In Historic Philadelphia, SEPTA Is Busy Moving into the Future

Turning one of the country’s oldest transit agencies into one of the newest is the mission of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Its modernization efforts focus on customer service, but financial stability is the ultimate goal.

Articles•Staff•June 1, 2001

Transit agencies get an earful about cell phone use

Addressing the growing concern of cell phone use on public transportation vehicles, many transit agencies are reevaluating their policies.

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