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CONTENTS Vol. 109 • No. 1 • January 2013 The magazine serving bus and rail transit & motorcoach operations since 1904 Vice President/Publisher Frank Di Giacomo Associate Publisher Mark T. Hollenbeck Executive Editor Janna Starcic Managing Editor Alex Roman Senior Editor Nicole Schlosser Associate Editor Brittany-Marie Swanson Assistant Editor Brittni Rubin Production Manager Mary Reimer Senior Production Manager Sarah Paredes Art Director Yuda Chen PAGE 35: More than 60 vehicles were on display at BusCon 2012. PAGE 30: BusCon 2012 attendees were not disappointed by an information-packed show. WEBSITE www.metro-magazine.com E-MAIL info@metro-magazine.com PAGE 43: What are the benefits of refurbishing? FEATURES BUSCON COVERAGE 30 Alternative Fuels, Technology Take Center Stage New vehicles that were fueled by natural gas and propane or improved to meet customer demands were displayed throughout the show floor, while APTA President/CEO Michael Melaniphy delivered the Keynote Address touting the public transit industry's growth in the U.S. By Alex Roman 35 On the Show Floor Numerous products were introduced at BusCon. In this section, we highlight some standouts with photos and essential information. By Alex Roman MOTORCOACH 43 The Road to Refurbishment Buying a new motorcoach to replace an aging vehicle is not always financially possible, but refurbishment can be a viable alternative. Choosing the right company, considering financing options and making a detailed refurb plan are essential to getting the most out of your coach. By Brittany-Marie Swanson TRAINING 47 VMMI Teaches Importance of PM, Inspection Designed to fill a gap in training throughout the nation, the program looks at issues in the garage as well as new technologies on the horizon. By Alex Roman Cover photo of the BusCon 2012 show floor. The annual event was held at Navy Pier in Chicago. 28 < mETRO mAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Joseph A. Calabrese CEO, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Cleveland Rod Diridon executive director, Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose, Calif. Cliff Henke senior analyst, Parsons Brinckerhof, Los Angeles Larry Jackson president/CEO, Long Beach Transit, Long Beach, Calif. Halsey King president, Halsey King & Associates Inc., Carlsbad, Calif. Dan Reichard retired, board member, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio Robert J. Schwarz executive vice president of communications, Peter Pan-Trailways Bus Lines Inc., Springfield, Mass. A Bobit Business Media Publication Chairman Edward J. Bobit President & CEO Ty Bobit Chief Financial Ofcer Richard E. Johnson BUSINESS & EDITORIAL OFFICES 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503 FAX: (310) 533-2512 SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico (888) 239-2455 CLASSIFIED AD SALES Donna Stewart (405) 260-1678 FAX: (405) 260-1684 Donna_Stewart@cox.net BILLING Tess Dela Rosa (310) 533-2562 NORTH AMERICA SALES Frank Di Giacomo, Vice President/Publisher 49 S. Maple Ave., Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 596-0999 FAX: (856) 596-0168 Mark T. Hollenbeck, Associate Publisher 3115 NE McDonald Lane McMinnville, OR 97128 (503) 472-8200 FAX: (503) 472-8228 Produced in U.S.A. metro-magazine.com