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Reliability Centered Maintenance: A Case Study Of Railway Transit Maintenance To Achieve Optimal Performance, Mti Report 10-06, Felix A. Marten Jr.

Mineta Transportation Institute

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to identify the types of obstacles and patterns experienced by a single heavy rail transit agency located in North America that embedded a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Process. The outcome of the RCM process also examined the impact of RCM on availability, reliability, and safety of rolling stock. This qualitative study interviewed managers (10 cases), and non-managers (10 cases) at the transit agency obtain data. The data may serve to help rail transit leaders determine future strategic directions that would improve this industry. Despite the RCM record in other fields, it has …

Suicides On Commuter Rail In California: Possible Patterns — A Case Study, Research Report 10-05, Jan L. Botha, Kristina A. Elmasu, Philip J. Leitzell

Mineta Transportation Institute

Suicides on rail systems constitute a significant social concern. Reports in local media, whether in newspapers, television, or radio, have brought awareness to this very sensitive and personal subject. This is also true for the San Francisco Bay Area. These events also cause severe trauma for the train operators and staff of the system as well as disruption and cost to society. The overall objective of this project was to conduct a pilot study to identify possible patterns in suicides associated with urban commuter rail systems in California. The Caltrain commuter rail system in the San Francisco Bay Area was …

Turning Over A New Leaf: The Start Of An Electric Vehicle Revolution, Symposium Report S-09-08, Mti

Mineta Transportation Institute

Environmental legislation and public interest in reducing automobile emissions have generated increased efforts to develop and market electrically powered vehicles. But long-distance driving and limited infrastructure for recharging pose serious challenges. What is the industry doing to overcome these limitations? Are electric vehicles a viable solution? On May 18, 2010, the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), along with the the U.S. Department of Transportation, Caltrans, and other sponsors and co-sponsors, hosted a panel of experts to address the environmental impact, engineering, and market acceptance of electric vehicles, and the infrastructure needed to keep them viable. Discussion centered around the need for …

Spartan Daily October 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily October 27, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 26, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 25, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 21, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 20, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 19, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 18, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 14, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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University Scholar Series: Scott Myers-Lipton, Scott Myers-Lipton

University Scholar Series

Rebuild America: Solving the Economic Crisis through Civic Works

On October 13, 2010, Scott Myers-Lipton spoke in the University Scholar Series hosted by Provost Gerry Selter at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Scott Myers-Lipton is a Professor in the Sociology Department at SJSU. His recent book, titled Rebuild America: Solving the Economic Crisis through Civic Works, analyzes the history of U.S. public works and explores the federal government's new emphasis to create jobs and build infrastructure.

Spartan Daily October 13, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 12, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 7, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 6, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 5, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily October 4, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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“From Where I Sit”: Filipino Youth, Sexuality And Immigration In Participatory Action Research, Valerie Francisco

Faculty Publications, Sociology

Studies of young people's experiences of sexuality rarely discuss how immigration and settlement impact youths' understanding of their bodies, sexual identities, and knowledge. In this paper, Filipino youth in collaboration with adult allies, conducted a New York City-based participatory action research project and found that young people's experiences and understanding of sexuality are narrated by silences, solidarity and paradoxical spaces. This study explores the contradictory experiences of passivity and subjectivity in the sexual lives of young people. Lastly, as an adult collaborator on the project I assess how “participation” as a logic of inquiry allows for youth and adult collaborators …

Access, Fall 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.

Library News, Fall 2010, San Jose State University Library

Library News

No abstract provided.

Women Of The Long View, Victoria Rue

Faculty Publications, Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Rise And Fall Of Glass-Steagall, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel, Warren C. Gibson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Toward A More Unified Libertarian Left, William T. Armaline, Deric Shannon

William T. Armaline

In this introduction we briefly sketch out some of the similarities between Marxism and anarchism, particularly around the nexus often called “libertarian socialism”. We argue that two contemporary trends make this a particularly good time for these kinds of bridge-building projects. First, with the economy in crisis and Leninism largely discredited, people are looking for alternatives to capitalism and state socialism and libertarian socialism provides examples of visions that are socialist, but not statist. Secondly, with the recent surge in anarchist studies—academic work rooted in anarchism—it makes sense to show some of the connections between Marxist (an already accepted perspective …

The Rise And Fall Of Glass-Steagall, Warren C. Gibson, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel

Jeffrey Rogers Hummel

No abstract provided.

Fluoridation In The City Of Santa Clara: A Cost Benefit Analysis For The City Of Santa Clara Potable Water System, Nina Hawk

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily September 30, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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University Scholar Series: Laurie Drabble, Laurie A. Drabble

University Scholar Series

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Among Marginalized Populations of Women

On September 29, 2010 Laurie Drabble spoke in the University Scholar Series hosted by Provost Gerry Selter at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Laurie Drabble is an associate professor in Social Work with her research focusing on understanding alcohol and drug-related problems among marginalized populations of women and she has conducted a number of studies exploring collaboration between addiction treatment and child welfare fields. She has worked as Executive Director of the California Women's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Dependencies and a consultant in prevention strategies, strategic planning, and …

Spartan Daily September 29, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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