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News•by Staff•January 31, 2019

Electric buses spark new era for Greensboro Transit

The conversion to battery-electric from diesel is expected to save up to $350,000 per bus in reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

News•by Staff•March 11, 2022

CTA, Chicago Police Officials Announce New Public Safety Measures

Officers will be divided into teams that are an extension of CPD’s overall effort to address and reduce violence in Chicago.

News•by Staff•July 2, 2014

N.Y. police to crack down on subway acrobatics

Police Commissioner William Bratton acknowledges he is targeting subway acrobats as part of his embrace that low-grade lawlessness can cultivate a greater sense of disorder and embolden more dangerous offenders.

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Articles•by Leslie Davis, managing editor•March 1, 2002

Transit Agencies in Demand at Local Universities

Tapping into the student market has been a ridership generator for transit agencies and a good congestion solution for universities.

Articles•by Staff•May 1, 2003

Transit agency avoids tripping over school service

Under FTA rules, transit agencies cannot engage in bus operations that are exclusively for the transportation of students and thereby compete with school bus contractors.

Articles•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•April 1, 2005

A new approach to connecting with riders, increasing Web traffic

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District in Portland, Ore., sends alerts and information to an e-mail subscriber list of 20,000.

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Transit Dispatches•by Heather Redfern•January 24, 2014

Keeping the transit jobs pipeline flowing

Jobs in the transportation industry can be highly specialized, requiring employees to have very specific training and numerous certifications. Transit systems can ensure that the workers they are hiring are well-prepared for open positions by partnering with technical schools to collaborate on curriculum and create a pipeline of qualified job candidates.

Articles•by METRO Staff•June 17, 2010

Consultant Achievements-Parsons Brinckerhoff

Founded by: William Barclay Parsons Year Founded: 1885 Employees: 14,000 (worldwide) Headquarters: New York City Head Executive: George J. Pierson, President/CEO Website: www.pbworld.com

Articles•by Cliff Henke•April 13, 2010

L.A.'s proposal: a model for U.S. projects?

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, shown at a press event at the Los Angeles City Hall, wants the federal government to loan directly, or guarantee private sector loans, to the county's Metropolitan Transportation Authority to the tune of $8.8 billion.

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Articles•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•August 1, 2003

Transit agencies peddle used vehicles, parts online

New York City Transit and Milwaukee County Transit System are two of the first public transportation authorities to increase revenue by selling used vehicles and equipment to buyers on the Internet.