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    SEPTA
    SEPTA’s Frankford District bus operators participate in a cooking demonstration.
    SEPTA’s Frankford District bus operators participate in a cooking demonstration.
    SEPTA’s Frankford District bus operators participate in a cooking demonstration.
    SEPTA’s Frankford District bus operators participate in a cooking demonstration.
    SEPTA’s Frankford District bus operators participate in a cooking demonstration.
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    Strip Budget Bulge in More Ways Than One

    April 22, 2014
    Lorina Le’Roy, has been one of the most well regard operators within San Bernardino, Calif. Agency Omnitrans, having won accolades for her work and dedication to providing service...
    Florida Public Transportation Association
    Maintenance roadeos may seem like just a chance for agencies to show off their skills, but it can also provide a valuable training tool to keep staff up to date on technology.
    Maintenance roadeos may seem like just a chance for agencies to show off their skills, but it can also provide a valuable training tool to keep staff up to date on technology.
    Maintenance roadeos may seem like just a chance for agencies to show off their skills, but it can also provide a valuable training tool to keep staff up to date on technology.
    Maintenance roadeos may seem like just a chance for agencies to show off their skills, but it can also provide a valuable training tool to keep staff up to date on technology.
    Maintenance roadeos may seem like just a chance for agencies to show off their skills, but it can also provide a valuable training tool to keep staff up to date on technology.
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    A Competition to Learn

    April 22, 2014
    When Michael Hennessy took part in the first committee to form the American Public Transportation Association’s International Bus Roadeo in 1987, the event created looked a lot...
    LeeTran
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    Control Maintenance Costs on Multiple Fuel Fleets

    April 22, 2014
    Fort Myers, Fla.Bob SouthallMaintenance ManagerLeeTranIt’s been just over a year since LeeTran took delivery of 24 diesel-electric hybrid buses, and their performance has exceeded...
    City of Kansas City
    Kansas City is in the planning process for the first planned extensions to its streetcar system, which is currently under construction.
    Kansas City is in the planning process for the first planned extensions to its streetcar system, which is currently under construction.
    Kansas City is in the planning process for the first planned extensions to its streetcar system, which is currently under construction.
    Kansas City is in the planning process for the first planned extensions to its streetcar system, which is currently under construction.
    Kansas City is in the planning process for the first planned extensions to its streetcar system, which is currently under construction.
    Rail

    Streetcar Part II: Now What to Do

    April 22, 2014
    Anyone who has tried can tell you that getting a streetcar in the ground isn’t easy.Cities across the U.S. have grappled with critics who slam streetcars as an out-of-date form...
    Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
    Ryan Harshbarger was named director of transportation for Centre Area Transportation Authority.
    Ryan Harshbarger was named director of transportation for Centre Area Transportation Authority.
    Ryan Harshbarger was named director of transportation for Centre Area Transportation Authority.
    Ryan Harshbarger was named director of transportation for Centre Area Transportation Authority.
    Ryan Harshbarger was named director of transportation for Centre Area Transportation Authority.
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    April/May People

    April 22, 2014
    mike-pancoast_11358858.jpgMike Pancoast was named safety, security and training manager for the South Bend Public Transportation Corp. (Transpo). He will be responsible for safety...

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    Capital Metro
    The MetroRapid fleet consists of 22 60-foot articulated vehicles, each with capacity for 101 riders, and 18 40-foot vehicles, each accommodating 78 riders.
    The MetroRapid fleet consists of 22 60-foot articulated vehicles, each with capacity for 101 riders, and 18 40-foot vehicles, each accommodating 78 riders.
    The MetroRapid fleet consists of 22 60-foot articulated vehicles, each with capacity for 101 riders, and 18 40-foot vehicles, each accommodating 78 riders.
    The MetroRapid fleet consists of 22 60-foot articulated vehicles, each with capacity for 101 riders, and 18 40-foot vehicles, each accommodating 78 riders.
    The MetroRapid fleet consists of 22 60-foot articulated vehicles, each with capacity for 101 riders, and 18 40-foot vehicles, each accommodating 78 riders.
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    Reliable BRT Connects

    April 21, 2014
    BRT is helping keeping people moving in some of the most congested cities and now is even connecting people to jobs in rural areas.
    Clinton Bench
    Guangzhou's BRT line spans 14 miles and includes six stations along the way.
    Guangzhou's BRT line spans 14 miles and includes six stations along the way.
    Guangzhou's BRT line spans 14 miles and includes six stations along the way.
    Guangzhou's BRT line spans 14 miles and includes six stations along the way.
    Guangzhou's BRT line spans 14 miles and includes six stations along the way.
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    Words Matter

    April 21, 2014
    BRT is being used to describe a broad spectrum of service and blurring the lines of what the term means.
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    April-May Industry News

    April 21, 2014
    CATA to Switch to Natural GasThe Central Arkansas Transit Authority Board of Directors has approved the development of a compressed natural gas fueling station and the purchase...
    Kydex LLC
    The latest color palette for Kydex LLC's newest addition to its transit product portfolio.
    The latest color palette for Kydex LLC's newest addition to its transit product portfolio.
    The latest color palette for Kydex LLC's newest addition to its transit product portfolio.
    The latest color palette for Kydex LLC's newest addition to its transit product portfolio.
    The latest color palette for Kydex LLC's newest addition to its transit product portfolio.
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    The Power of Color in Transit

    April 21, 2014
    Color schemes can play a big role in enhancing customer experience as its role continues to evolve in transit.
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    Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Needs

    April 21, 2014
    Demographic trends show that mobility needs are going to increase and healthcare costs and changes will have an impact on the service people receive.
    GJB Consulting
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    P3 Projects Fill Gaps in Budget Holes

    April 21, 2014
    A wave of public-private partnerships is filling a void in mass transit, solving a headache for local governments and creating opportunities for private investment. Government...
    Management

    The Big Five Best Practices of Highly Effective Transit Leaders

    April 21, 2014
    Organizations seldom get better unless their leaders get better. Yet every transit leader we interview laments that so many complex demands confront them, they struggle to find...
    KCATA
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority General Manager Mark Huffer.
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority General Manager Mark Huffer.
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority General Manager Mark Huffer.
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority General Manager Mark Huffer.
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority General Manager Mark Huffer.
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    A Regional Vision for KCATA

    April 21, 2014
    Despite built-in barriers, KCATA has made improvements that has grown the system and they are looking to provide the regional vision.