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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Gap grant extension to continue paratransit pilot

The Alameda County (Calif.) Transportation Authority provided an extension on a grant to fund a paratransit pilot program that serves downtown Pleasanton. The popular service takes passengers to several stops including grocery stores.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Lawmakers announce grant for passenger info system

Representatives and Sen. John Kerry from Massachusetts announce a $745,689 award to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority for the installation of an interactive passenger information system. The system includes trip planning, scheduling and notifications.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Easter Seals, TRB to host free accessibility Webinar

"Promising Practices and Solutions in Accessible Transportation" to be held Aug. 2-5. Registration deadline is July 28.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Non-profit provides travel trainer services for disabled, seniors

The 10th Annual Association of Travel Instruction Continuing Education Conference will be held Aug. 13 to 15, 2010, in Baltimore.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Local ITN affiliate receives grant for Nevada senior, disabled transport service

The $101K grant will help provide ride services to seniors and visually impaired adults living in Henderson and other parts of the Southeast Las Vegas Valley.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

FTA: $77.7B needed to bring U.S. rail, bus systems to state of good repair

While most of the backlog can be attributed to rail, more than 40 percent of the nation's buses are also in poor to marginal condition.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Cummins ISX11.9 receives EPA, CARB certification

Like the lineup of on-highway Heavy-Duty and MidRange engines, the engine utilizes Cummins Aftertreatment System with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Wheelchair-accessible car unveiled at Independent Living Conference

Starting later this year, the MV-1 will be built in the U.S. at the AM General assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Agency looks back at 20 years of ADA service

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has upgraded vehicles and facilities to improve access for disabled riders, and a New Freedom grant from FTA has funded a travel training program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Video: Springfield, Mo., upgrades paratransit fleet

Five new coaches feature low-floor front door entry ramps and updated exterior design. ARRA funds covered the purchase.

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