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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Partners to Make System More Accessible

Through this collaboration, PRT riders can now access the Aira app for free, connecting them with professional visual interpreters who provide essential real-time support.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Names New President/CEO

Jon Gary Herrera will succeed Jeffrey C. Arndt as president and CEO at VIA, beginning Jan. 4, 2025.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently use non-dedicated service providers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2024

Sacramento RT Transitioning Microtransit to Shared-Use Mobility Service

Launching on Jan. 2, SacRT Flex aims to prioritize eligible riders with the greatest transportation needs such as persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and seniors.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2024

California's FAST Scales Partnership with Routing Company

Since launching its partnership with TRC in mid-2023, FAST has moved over 35,000 passengers, demonstrating the rapid success of its service model.

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NewsNovember 1, 2024

Florida's Palm Tran Provides Emergency Transportation in During Hurricane Milton

While South Florida was out of the main path of the cyclone, the storm was large enough to threaten increased rain, wind, tornadoes, and the possibility of flooding in the periphery.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2024

New York City Transit Opens New Paratransit Assessment Center

The new center provides a more convenient assessment location for paratransit applicants who live or work in Manhattan and increases capacity across the system of AAR Assessment Centers that serve thousands of paratransit customers each month.

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ArticlesOctober 25, 2024

Ionia, Michigan's Dial-a-Ride Electrifies Fleet

With its mission to provide timely bus transportation that enables its customers to function comfortably away from their homes and maintain their freedom and independence, Ionia Dial-a-Ride’s services extend to Eastern Township, Berlin, Orange, and other outlying farming communities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2024

The Routing Company Product Update Adds 7 New Features

The major product upgrade follows two recent paratransit-specific upgrades announced in September, underscoring TRC’s ongoing commitment to product innovation and operational excellence.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2024

OCTA Awards $42 million to Help Cities Meet Transit Needs

Orange County Transportation Authority allocates up to $43.5 million to help fill gaps in communities’ transportation needs.

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