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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2005

2005 Motorcoach Survey: Shake-Up in the Top 50

This year's list saw significant change throughout, but Coach USA's dismantling paved the way for a new No. 1 and two new top 10 members. Operators also report revenue increases and security upgrades.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2005

Security is a shop responsibility, too

Under the radar, maintenance employees provide best line of defense against terrorism.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2004

WMATA acquires K-9 police

New dogs will aid in bomb detection and in routine security sweeps.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2004

Amtrak now checking IDs

Rail service tightens security against terrorism by asking for passengers' identification.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2004

CTA conducting random train searches

Police and CTA security attempt to prevent terrorism on city's elevated rail lines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2004

Trailways requires members to obtain military transport approval

Enhanced passenger security in the face of possible terrorism is cited.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2004

WMATA boosts security for elevated alert level

Action follows Homeland Security's issuance of an orange alert for financial institutions in the Washington, D.C., area.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2004

APTA sets strategic initiatives at annual meeting in Atlanta

Asa Hutchinson, undersecretary of borders and transportation at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, told APTA attendees that it's critical to strike the right balance with transit security measures.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2004

BusCon 2004 highlighted by security talks, product debuts

More than 60 commercial buses competed for attention on the BusCon show floor. Next year's event, its 10th anniversary, will take place in Las Vegas, Nov. 8 to 10.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2004

Olympic transportation control system tested

$300 million system monitors transportation security from land and air.

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