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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

Approved border legislation may burden operators

President Bush signed into law a bill that could force bus and motorcoach companies to compile detailed information on their passengers before crossing the U.S. border.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2002

U.K. Transport Secretary Byers resigns, replaced by Darling

Alistair Darling assumes Stephen Byers' position, for which Byers received heavy criticism after his initial decision to not compensate Railtrack shareholders.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2002

Mineta opens new Ohio transit center during bus tour

Center features include a large customer-service waiting area, real time passenger information displays and a park and ride facility.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2002

Hiawatha LRT granted $49.5 million in FTA funds

When announcing the grant, Transportation Secretary Mineta also underscored the importance of safety on the nation's transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2002

Railtrack to sue British government

Transport Secretary Byers said Railtrack Plc was headed for a deficit of $995 million by December and $2.4 billion by March, forcing the company into insolvency in October 2001.

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ArticlesFebruary 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.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2002

Despite Challenges, BRT Continues to Shine

As it slides toward a respectable mode of U.S. public transportation, bus rapid transit still faces budgetary, political and community-related problems.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2001

Train stopped in R.I., passengers detained

Three passengers removed from Amtrak train.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2001

Tunnel Management System Unveiled

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta introduced a tunnel management system initiative for the nation's highways and transit tunnels.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Fortunes Change: Norm Mineta Returns to Transport

Republican George W. Bush’s new Democratic Secretary of Transportation has a distinguished record of bridging party differences to make public transport investments happen.

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