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Report: Disabled still experience transportation disparities
“Equity in Transportation for People with Disabilities” findings state that older...
N.C. paratransit struggles to balance efficiency, client needs
Demand for Accessible Raleigh Transportation has increased by 50% over three years....
Las Vegas RTC cuts less than expected
Changes to paratransit services include at least a 50% discount for seniors and disabled...
L.A. Metro bus driver shot, killed
The driver was taken to the hospital where he later died. The alleged shooter, who...
Ind. catalytic converter thefts threaten paratransit
Fourteen were stolen from Access Johnson County’s vehicles. After the thefts were...
Cobb County to break ground on $4.4M paratransit facility
The move follows a decision in July 2011 to cut three CCT routes to help close a...

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MAGAZINE

MAY 2012

IN THIS ISSUE:

Long Beach Transit Takes Innovative Path

Adding CNG vehicles to its diverse fleet, building a fueling facility and refurbishing its maintenance garage are some of the projects the system has on its plate. VIEW MORE

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Rural transit getting a closer look

Often when we report on public transit systems across the U.S., they are in urban or suburban areas. Rural transit operations are dealing with many of the same issues as urban ones, but aren’t able to offer as many options, as we report in our upcoming June issue. Additionally, they also have significant paratransit duties, which we also plan to look into in future stories.

Lights! Camera! Transit!

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars aren’t the leading women and men you might think. These “celebrities” are larger than life, yet don’t demand top billing — they’re the transit systems that often play key roles in blockbuster films and TV hits.

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