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[Video] Jason DaSilva describing his life and disability for the AT&T and NYU Connect Ability Challenge

Jason is a volunteer exemplar for the AT&T and NYU Connect Ability Challenge, a three-month global competition for developers and makers to create mobile and wireless technologies together with and to benefit people with disabilities. For an audio described version of Jason’s video, please click this link https://youtu.be/B-mFyr7tuLg. Jason has Multiple Sclerosis. He uses a power wheelchair and has limited hand use. He describes technology that could help him.

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Northeastern Illinois transit community marks 25th anniversary of ADA passage

The Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace join the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Uber, Lyft winning over Portland taxi market

An interim report showed that Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies handled 43% of taxi calls in May, which grew to more than half the market as the month wore on.

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Indiana paratransit service launches crowdfunding for operations

While Way2Go has provided 59,000 trips in the past 11 months, each year they are forced to deny 3,000 trips for dialysis patients and almost 1,000 trips for regular medical appointments.

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MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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D.C. Metro to resume executive search for GM/CEO

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The board abruptly halted its search for a GM in March amid tensions among members over what kind of chief executive was needed to lead the troubled transit agency.

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Google launches carpooling app using Waze

Will use Waze’s navigation system to identify which routes cars take most often, and try to pair drivers with people looking to travel to the same destinations.

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LYNX chief is sole finalist for top Charlotte transit post

Prior to joining LYNX, John Lewis served as the CEO of the Greater Richmond Transit Company.

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Calif.'s SMART secures $11 million grant to buy 3 more railcars

The three additional cars will boost SMART’s seating capacity by 35%, officials said. Because of the escalating costs for railcars, the grant also was estimated to have saved taxpayers about $11 million, according to state officials,

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RideScout acquires GlobeSherpa to advance mobile payment ticketing

Together, the companies will offer multiple transportation options accessed through one platform, with booking and payment integrated to allow for a seamless experience.

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Parsons Brinckerhoff under contract to deliver Calif. high-speed rail

Will begin work on a seven-year, $700 million rail delivery partner contract awarded by the California High-Speed Rail Authority earlier this month.

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BusCon returns to Indy

Each year, more and more people look forward to BusCon as a chance to network, learn about new trends and technology, and gain the tools that are necessary to revitalize the way they tackle their own operations.

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Alstom to supply 13 Coradia Lint regional trains to Danish network

The Coradia Lint 41 is an environmentally-friendly low-consumption Diesel Multiple Unit that can reach a maximum operating speed of up to 87 mph.

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Project team wins award for N.Y. bus time displays

The countdown clocks were developed in part to address concerns about the overall accessibility of MTA’s Bus Time system, which sends wait-time information to riders via text message, a QR code scan, or over a web site.

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Investigation finds issues with Miami-Dade paratransit contract

At various times, the county paid too much when prices should have decreased, missed deadlines to seek damages from its contractor for alleged substandard performance and failed to accurately calculate the most basic of contract functions — cost of living adjustments.

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[Video] Jason DaSilva describing his life and disability for the AT&T and NYU Connect Ability Challenge

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Northeastern Illinois transit community marks 25th anniversary of ADA passage

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Uber, Lyft winning over Portland taxi market

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Indiana paratransit service launches crowdfunding for operations

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MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

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D.C. Metro to resume executive search for GM/CEO

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Google launches carpooling app using Waze

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LYNX chief is sole finalist for top Charlotte transit post

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Calif.'s SMART secures $11 million grant to buy 3 more railcars

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RideScout acquires GlobeSherpa to advance mobile payment ticketing

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Parsons Brinckerhoff under contract to deliver Calif. high-speed rail

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BusCon returns to Indy

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Alstom to supply 13 Coradia Lint regional trains to Danish network

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Project team wins award for N.Y. bus time displays

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Investigation finds issues with Miami-Dade paratransit contract

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