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METRO Magazine - February/March 2008

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In this Issue:

FEATURES

Special Report
  • On the Road to Funding Transportation’s Future
       A new presidential administration, Congress will have a major impact on 2010 reauthorization plans. Finding a new source of dedicated funding and improving New Starts/Small Starts programs are the early focus.

    Metro Dialogue
  • John Catoe: Driving D.C. to be the Nation’s ‘Best Ride’
       As general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, John Catoe has put safety at the forefront and is aiming to boost the budget to implement bus and rail improvements.

    Motorcoach
  • UMA Expo Brings ‘Green’ Message to San Francisco
       Educational topics included improving motorcoach marketing, steps for dealing with a catastrophic accident and optimizing pricing.
  • Starline’s Gillis Enhancing Industry with Expertise
       Gladys Gillis, CEO of Seattle-based Starline Luxury Coaches, is named METRO’s Operator of the Year. Over the past ten years, she has worked to define regulations, educate motorcoach drivers and company managers, and develop ‘green’ initiatives.

    Fare Collection
  • Equipment Upgrades Good for Operators, Riders
       Cleveland and Nashville, both completing upgrades to their fare collection systems, believe that the resulting benefit of reduced boarding times is a critical achievement.

    Equipment
  • Maintenance Software: Boosting Shop Efficiency
       The latest tools help organize preventive maintenance schedules, track labor efficiency, and facilitate pre-and post-trip inspections.

    Rail Transit
  • San Diego’s Light Rail Project Sprints to the Finish Line
       Despite a ballooning budget and some environmental snags, the 22-mile rail service, featuring connections to heavy rail and bus services, is unveiled to the public
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