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June 2012 Mass Transit
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  • Port Authority: Creating Transit Connections
    The terrain may be a challenge but the Port Authority has variety of ways for people to get around.

    The terrain may be a challenge but the Port Authority has variety of ways for people to get around.

     The first thing Steve Bland, CEO for the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, Pa., warned his wife when he met her was that in transit, there’s only one company in every town. So they’ve lived in their fair share of towns. And with moving around to different systems, he says...
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Features

  • Fig. 4: Wheel and horizontal restraining rail geometry.
    Guardrail Study: Reducing Wear, Reducing Replacements.

    A detailed study of restraining rail designs and maintenance practices offers guidance for transit agencies to follow in the design, construction, wheel/rail maintenance and operation of rail...

    Article • June 1st, 2012

  • Alstom's APS solution allows for rail cars to go off the catenary line using power from a ground source, which helps preserve the aesthetic appeal of some historic city centers.
    Hybrid Update: Is Full Electric in Our Future?

    Hybrid technology has been around now for more than a decade, but as oil prices continue to rise and environmental pressures get stronger the market is growing and improving. Both the bus and rail...

    Article • June 1st, 2012

Columns

  • Involving the customer/reader/rider from the very beginning helps you understand their needs.
    Communication is Key

    Involving the customer/reader/rider from the very beginning helps you understand their needs.

    Article • June 1st, 2012

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