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News•by Staff•June 9, 2014

Transit access training saves Ontario city cash

The city of Hamilton has diverted 151 people from the much more expensive paratransit service and saved an estimated $1,558 per participant per year in specialized transit costs.

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News•by Staff•June 6, 2014

TARTA workers protest funding source

Union representatives urged local leaders to take another look at switching to sales-tax funding, which would be “more equitable and pay-as-you-go” compared to property taxes, whose revenue has slumped during the last five years as area real-estate values tumbled.

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News•by Staff•June 6, 2014

N.Y. MTA issuing Metrocards with Spanish-language ads

The MTA has used advertising on the rear face of MetroCards since 1995 and began selling space on the card’s front face in 2012. This is the first time, the agency has sold ads on Metrocards that are in Spanish.

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News•by Staff•June 6, 2014

New Va. bus aims to curb drunk driving

The service is owned by NightlifeVirginia.Com and Napoleon Taxi and is similar to a bus system Richmond had until early 2013 when the service was stopped amidst safety concerns.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2014

Fed program gives $100M to modernize, expand transit bus services

The funds are specifically for the purpose of connecting disadvantaged and low-income individuals, veterans, seniors, youths, and others with local workforce training, employment centers, healthcare and more.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2014

Veolia, Masabi launch fare payment app in N.Y.

Enables NICE Bus passengers to purchase, store and use tickets with a smart-phone app, which greatly increases their convenience.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2014

Allied Specialty Vehicles names president of ElDorado Mobility division

Matt Ford arrives from The Braun Corp., a manufacturer of conversion van and wheelchair lift mobility products, where he spent more than 10 years in sales management positions, most recently as national director of sales.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2014

S.F. Muni increases services as 'sickout' dwindles

Service availability has steadily improved over the past few days, and was expected to provide approximately 90% of Thursday morning's service. The union's president said Tuesday the labor group has nothing to do with the sick calls.

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News•by Staff•June 5, 2014

Driver who crashed into bus to be charged with DUI

The driver allegedly ran a red light before striking a bus that in turn crashed into another truck on Tuesday night.

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News•by Staff•June 4, 2014

Fla. agency, county reach agreement on proposed tax

Approval of the 1% tax levy would provide a funding source for countywide transportation projects outlined in the Greenlight Pinellas plan, which include local passenger rail and regional connections.

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