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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Major associations call for fingerprinting of drivers

National Limousine Association and the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association want all drivers who transport passengers for a fee to be subject to national fingerprint-based background checks.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Calif.'s Tri Delta continues partnership with First Transit

Will partner to bring technology enhancements including new tablet computers on the paratransit buses, the addition of text and email passenger notification, and the ability to schedule paratransit trips online.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Indian Trails adds 10 Buy America-compliant Prevost X3-45s

The purchase took place in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation as part of the FTA's Non-Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Specialty Vehicles unveils new 23-foot 'Mini Trolley'

The SV-23 Trolley is available in gas, LPG or CNG and features the nostalgic trolley details, such as brass stanchions, interior wood paneling and oak slat wood seats.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

L.A. Metro's new animated rail safety videos show 'dreadful outcomes'

The series of six videos reminds people that “safety begins with you” and tackles issues such as running to catch a train, lack of attention while driving a car near tracks and failure to follow posted safety instructions.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

N.Y. MTA's Fulton Center recognized for LEED rating

It achieved LEED® certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.  

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NewsJune 22, 2016

Volk to be inducted into APTA Awards Hall of Fame

When he inherited the transit system, there were just 13 buses and annual ridership was 555,000. Today, ridership is more than 13 million and there is a fleet of 102 buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

D.C. Metro GM appoints new chief operating officer

Joseph Leader will be in charge of rail, bus and paratransit services, effective August 1, and will also provide executive management of Metro Transit Police, parking and support services.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

IndyGo intensifies outreach ahead of major bus route tweaks

For almost a month, teams of volunteers have been visiting bus stops three days a week, however, the agency has upped its outreach with about 80 volunteers now on the move every day, boarding buses to connect with riders there.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

Pa.'s CAT to survey paratransit users to improve rider access, experience

The committee developed the survey with assistance from the Disability Advocacy Support Hub, a project of the Disabilities Rights Pennsylvania, through a grant from the PA Developmental Disabilities Council.

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