June 2008

Hybrid power systems

A review of the recent advances and new players and customer use of hybrid drive technologies to include plug-in all-electric drives, hydrogen fuel cell drive, battery energy storage and ultracapacitors.

SmartCard Systems

A State-of-the-Industry address from reports and recent announcements provided by the Smart Card Alliance, i.e. the consequences of adopting RFID Technology for border crossing identity documents; new opportunities for transit contactless payment.

Employee Rewards

A survey of programs and practices public agencies and private operators offer to retain and reward employees; insurance, profit sharing, stock options, continuing education and training, and extracurricular activities, flex time and child care.

Surveillance and security

Operator case studies and experiences that testify to the growing necessity of onboard cameras

*SPECIAL SECTION*

Bus wraps

How to wrap five buses: graphic designers discuss basic design concepts and challenges to create the most imaginative and compelling bus wraps. The technology allows specific wraps for limited audiences and specific functions.