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METRO Magazine - April 2009
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In this Issue:
FEATURES
SPECIAL REPORT
METRO’s
BRT 25 Rolls Along Despite Economy
Across the U.S. bus rapid transit system plans are moving along at a healthy speed. While funding is a concern for many, newly operation systems are already experiencing unanticipated ridership increases.
TRANSIT
Transit Rethinks Green
Sustainability is being looked at a more comprehensive way, with a new focus on economic and social impacts in addition to environmental. Growing trends include committee development and creating long-term strategies.
Implementing BRT: Making the Busway Work
Flexible in he extreme, BRT can be implemented in stages and allowed to develop its ridership over time – either as an end unto itself or as a prelude to a rail system.
210 Emission Choices: Under the Hood
With Advanced EGR buses, the technology used ot meet 2010 standards is an evolution of the same technology used by all manufacturers to meet 2007 EPA standards, thereby reducing need for training technicians.
RAIL TRANSIT
Securing Rail Systems from the Ground Up
Austin, Texas Capital Metro an Phoenix-based Valley Metro officials discuss the priorities, technology, personnel and principles they kept in mind when preparing to provide security for their rail systems, as well as its passengers, trains and other infrastructure.
EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Wash Systems: Keeping Fleets Clean
Applications range from the simple single-brush models to fixed drive-through options. In an effort to go “green” some systems reduce the amount of water or chemicals used and feature high-efficiency motors to reduce energy usage.
MOTORCOACH
Charter Rules Create New Coach Business
Many in the motorcoach industry say that the new opportunities are excellent for generating new revenues, working cooperatively with other operators and even local transit properties.
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