April 2013

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IndyGo: A Sound Investment

April 26, 2013

Numerous efficiencies lead to cost savings for the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corp.

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Savings Reach Far Beyond One Department

April 26, 2013

Efficiencies achieved by two agencies in the major cost areas of maintenance and healthcare have ramifications that extend far beyond two budget lines.

CATS' Lynx Blue Line experienced its highest multi-day average ridership during the DNC, an average of 32,708 passengers a day.

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Mega Events Can Mean Mega Challenges

April 26, 2013

Large mega events bring with them unique challenges, including security precautions, certain restrictions, and of course the out-of-town visitors that aren’t familiar with your...

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Not Much Has Changed for Funding

April 26, 2013

The president continues to show his support for transit and transportation with increased funding but agreement with Congress needs to be reached on how it will be paid for.

Rogoff has said it's important to not let transit agencies deteriorate at a time when demand is rising and while the Administration proposed sizable funding increases for a new state of good repair program, we did not get those increases.

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Keeping Transit Rolling

April 26, 2013

During a recent interview, FTA Administrator Rogoff talks about some of the strengths, misconceptions and shortfalls of MAP-21.

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Parsons announced that Jared B. Scarbrough, a senior engineer, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Mountain States’ Top 20 Under 40.

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April/May People in the News

April 26, 2013

Mike Roark has been hired as regional sales manager for Western North America for Code Blue Corporation. He has more than 20 years in the security and technology sector with particular...

Pace Bus System has seen ridership boom on two routes on I-55 in suburban Chicago that now offer bus on shoulder service.

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Bus on Shoulder Lets Cars Shoulder Congestion Alone

Joe Petrie

April 26, 2013

Bus on shoulder service continues to grow in popularity for agencies grappling with highway congestion

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Bus Rapid Transit Means Rapid Economic Growth

Joe Petrie

April 26, 2013

Cities where bus rapid transit has been implemented have seen economic growth boom by line while stabilizing neighborhoods.

Lou Wenzler, technical sales support director, Cummins Inc.

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Using Technology to Improve Maintenance Operations

April 26, 2013

Gregg HarringtonVice president of maintenance National Express Transit ServicesThis is likely the most exciting time to be a fleet technician assigned to a fleet of transit vehicles...

Global Display Solutions is partnering with E Ink to produce lightweight signs which use less power than a traditional LCD sign.

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E Ink, GDS Look to Lighten the Sign Load

Joe Petrie

April 26, 2013

Now E Ink is getting back to its roots and building digital signs again with a new partnership with GDS Displays, which will bring ultra-thin, ultra-light signs to transit agencies...

Brookville Equipment Corporation officially agreed to terms with DART Feb. 26, for the supply of two off-wire capable Liberty Modern Streetcars to the downtown Union Station to Oak Cliff extension project with an option for two additional streetcars.

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April/May Industry News

Joe Petrie

April 26, 2013

MD: MTA Unveils New 'MV-1' Mobility VehiclesThe Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced the purchase of 40 MV-1 mobility vehicles.The purchase marks the beginning of the...

Metro redesigned its fleet maintenance program in 2000 to control operating costs, manage life-cycle costs and to reduce customer complaints.

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It All Begins with Maintenance

April 26, 2013

A stark change in maintenance processes led to increased savings, efficiencies and advancements for future benefits.