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T h e Tra n s i t Co m m u te r B e n e f i t 's
Wi ld R o l le r Co a ste r R i d e
Last-minute legislation was passed
to restore parity between the transit
and parking portions of the commuter
tax benefit. Will bipartisan support
for the permanent parity provision
carry over in the new legislation?
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B u i ld i n g B ra n d N a m e
Tra n s i t i n R o c h este r
Transit leaders in Rochester, New York,
are building a better system to serve the
community, so they rolled out a new brand
in 2014 to build growth and identity.
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T i c ke t i n g o n t h e G o
Mobile ticketing offers many
advantages for transit agencies and
can be readily deployed on a system-
wide basis at a relatively low cost.
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M a x i m i z e t h e Po w e r
B e h i n d Yo u r P BX
Looking at a PBX system and how it is
maintained for optimum efficiency.
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Tra n s M i le n i o : N e e d s to
M ove w i t h t h e T i m e
Finding resolution to a complex public
transport issue may seem a little risky, but
there's a sense of urgency in Bogotá.
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E d i to r 's N o te b o o k
No, It's Not That Easy
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Peo p le & P la ces
The lastest industry and
people news and updates
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B est Pra c t i ces
Using Technology
in Transit
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C la ss i f i e d s
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Pu b l i s h e r 's Co m m e n t
Worth the Investment
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DEPARTMENTS
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CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2015
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New Technology & New Facility:
Lextran Prepares for Growth
LEXTRAN GENERAL MANAGER
ROCKY BURKE AND CARRIE BUTLER
Lextran brought the latest technology on board to
improve service and is now underway in a project to
consolidate its operations, maintenance and administrative
facilities into one LEED-certified facility.