TANK board members provided personal gifts to launch the PROJECT RAMP Fund. Shortly after its creation, employees also contributed to the fund and are continuing to do so by payroll deductions.
Jean-Marie Lawrence made it her mission to make others, especially politicians, aware of transportation problems for Chattanooga residents with disabilities. She said that for people with disabilities, sidewalk access is the city's biggest flaw and that some bus stops are not accessible.
Those who qualify for lower transit fares or are in the free-rides program won't be able to open a prepaid debit account when the agency's versions of the new Ventra fare card are available. The restriction was set to protect seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents from potential problems.
Criteria in the competitive application process include showing a demonstrated need, explaining how rides are currently handled, and estimating the number of annual trips a van would provide.
Supervisors are seeking a more in-depth review than an audit earlier this year, according to a board member.
The County of Lackawanna Transit System agency provided 399,383 free rides to senior citizens in 2012 — 188,722 fewer than the preceding year, despite a statewide increase in the elderly population.
Michael Melaniphy, President and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association, talks about his passion for the public transportation industry. Hear what he has to say about getting involved in the industry and workforce development to keep public transportation moving forward.
Executive Director of Foothill Transit and Vice President at Veolia Transportation, Doran Barnes speaks on the necessity of workforce development in the transportation industry.
MOBILEticket is a new smartphone application that helps transit authorities connect with their riders, reduce operating costs, and move into the future of open payment systems.
The new system, set to launch in summer 2013, will replace the current payment via magnetic stripe cards and Chicago Card/Chicago Card Plus.
Looking forward toward increased sustainability, manufacturers are focusing on preserving the lifespan of vehicle seats while reducing weight and adding features to increase flexibility and safety.
Among his contributions, Ralph Braun is remembered for his efforts to ensure that students with disabilities could get to and from school safely.
Under the direction of the board of directors, Darrell Johnson is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County’s freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus, commuter rail and paratransit service.
Richard Paprcka most recently served as NJ Transit's director, maintenance, Northern Division Bus Operations.
Said that the sequester cuts about $100 million from the New Starts program, and the transportation industry needs people at every level of government to come together.
Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.
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