Many paratransit riders were forced to relocate after the cities of Weston, Schofield and Rothschild discontinued bus and paratransit service. Now, the municipalities are considering a plan that would restore service, but Rothschild would receive less paratransit service due to its location on the route.
Independent Living Partnership’s TripTrak subscription service was designed to facilitate complete administration and management of special needs senior transportation model programs. It originally assisted the TRIP Program in Riverside County. Eventually, other organizations operating TRIP model services asked for the software.
One Chicago Regional Transportation Authority ADA Advisory Committee member said that the RTA board needs disability awareness training, particularly in proper terminology.
According to a councilmember, the council was surprised by the amount of calls the department had been receiving requiring the use of a lift van.
Despite increased use, GAO investigators found the federal government is doing little to ensure that transit agencies are providing services in compliance with the law.
William Rouse, whose Los Angeles Yellow Cab fleet of 1,200 vehicles is the largest cooperatively owned taxi company in the western U.S., was sworn into office at the TLPA’s 94th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas in October.
The program, funded through a $1.7 million federal New Freedom grant, will reimburse expenses to convert taxicabs to accommodate wheelchairs.
Donated by Larimer County to The Lift of Northern Colorado, a nonprofit transportation system for the elderly and disabled, which was formed to fill the void when the county defunded The Larimer Lift.
Coaches are equipped with a Cummins ISL engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.
Closed a $23 million Series B financing round amid rising demand for its transit solutions. Has tripled orders under contract for the company’s flagship EcoRide from public transit agencies in the past twelve months alone and is planning for its current growth path to continue.
Offers a number of online training resources available 24/7/365 for maintenance personnel including on-demand Grab ‘n Go Webcasts and easy-to-print Technical Tips. These resources provide helpful technical information ranging from reading electrical diagrams to engine emissions overview.
Monthly Transit Savings Report examines how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.
The new commuter rail service to and from Lakewood saw an average of 237 passengers at two new stops in the first 17 days of revenue service. The operator predicted 380 to 530 daily boardings within the first two years of operation.
Would add 1.6 miles of track and be implemented in two phases based on funding availability.
Commuters have downloaded the transit system’s new mobile ticketing app 6,000 times in the three days after it was launched.
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