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Transit Dispatchesby John AndohDecember 10, 2019

Tips for integrating/merging public transit systems

The City of Poughkeepsie worked with Duchess County to consolidate their two transit systems. What were the lessons learned?

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ArticlesMay 7, 2018

4 Ways Transit Agencies Can Amp Up Asset Management

Benefits include the prospect of ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency of their service through more confidence in budget projections, more formalized data collection, and efficient reporting procedures.

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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2017

5 Tips for Financing Your Next Motorcoach

Purchasing a new or used vehicle is a huge expense, so it’s important to understand why you need the new piece of equipment, how you will use it, and what financial information needs to be provided.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloNovember 16, 2016

Tips for Training Bus Instructors and Remembering an Old Friend

Soon after reaching my 20th year in the transit industry, back in 1993, after a draining day of addressing routine bus issues, I would cross paths with another employee, who I always remember, seemed to be quietly “doing his own little daily gig.”

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ArticlesNovember 18, 2013

How sustainability can save transit agencies money, build community support

Making more sustainable choices for fuel, power and water can save big money.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2013

Tips for Tracking Motorcoach Quote-to-Close Ratios

Operators share practices crucial to boosting sales, including the use of data management software, engaging the customer and providing quick responses.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

50 Traits of A Great Transit Manager

What traits and skill sets are important to becoming a great public transportation leader? METRO surveyed more than 200 transit executives to find out. Being a skilled communicator and listener were the most commonly cited attributes.

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