Stirring up the industry

Paul Weyrich is a widely respected conservative supporter of public transportation, to the extent that companies and suppliers to the transit industry have contributed heavily to his research efforts. Recently, Weyrich commented on what appears to be the Federal Transit Administration favoring bus rapid transit (BRT) over light rail transit.

METRO Briefs

ABA lauds efforts against rogue operators

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) signed two bills, AB 636 and 951, passed by the California State Assembly, aimed at strengthening the penalties against charter bus companies and drivers who choose to ignore or violate safety and licensing laws.

SyberWorks equips Houston with learning system

Since 1995, the company has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and other countries.

Honeywell to acquire Silent Witness

The two companies expect to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2003.

TransLink restructures, cuts costs

Beginning in 2009, 96 positions have been eliminated at TransLink or its operating companies, including six executives.

Krapf Turns Family Bus Route into Multi-Faceted Business

Working on motorcoaches and buses nearly his entire life has taught METRO magazine’s Operator of the Year award winner Dale Krapf, chairman of the board, Krapf Bus Companies, how to adapt and grow in an industry that is constantly in flux and comes with multiple opportunities disguised as challenges.

FMCSA proposes requirement for electronic on-board recorders

Rule would require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to install electronic on-board recorders to monitor their drivers' hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The requirement also would relieve interstate motor carriers from retaining certain HOS supporting documents, such as delivery and toll receipts.

States fail to connect development, transportation

A new study recommends using development subsidies as a carrot to get companies to locate jobs accessible by public transit.