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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2003

Peoplemover opens at San Francisco International Airport

The six-mile service uses 38 two-car trains.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2003

Keeping it simple with frames, suspensions

Two of the most important components of a roadworthy vehicle are the frame and suspension systems, which exist independently but work together.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2003

FRA releases online benefit-cost analysis tool

The application and site, GradeDec.Net, can be used to evaluate the benefits and costs of rail investment projects within a risk analysis framework.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

How to Get the Best Motorcoach Coverage in a Tough Insurance Market

Multi-million dollar claims, a crumbling stock market, insurance fraud and the effects of September 11 have elevated insurance premiums significantly. Find out how motorcoach operators can minimize risk and meet these new demands. Part 2 of 2.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2002

'Essential bus service' proposed in Senate

The proposal frames the motorcoach industry as a more efficient, national feeder system for connecting millions of rural passengers to airports, rail systems and other intermediate points.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2002

APTA's new chair faces reauthorization

Celia Kupersmith, general manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District in San Francisco, was elected chair of the American Public Transportation Association.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2002

APTA recognizes transit's top performers

METRO Publisher Frank Di Giacomo was among the outstanding individuals and organizations recognized at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Awards Breakfast at the 2002 meeting in Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2002

Alstom awarded $961 million NYCT contract

The contract is for the design and manufacture of 660 heavy rail subway cars, with a delivery timeframe of 2006 to 2007.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2002

Australia plans transport overhaul

Sweeping changes to the development and funding of Australia’s land transportation infrastructure are being made to boost the country’s economic future and ability to take advantage of globalization.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2002

Nonprofit firm to buy Railtrack

The company agreed to sell its core rail infrastructure business to Network Rail for $763 million.

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