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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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The Dana Point trolley traveling along its route.
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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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2024

Denver's RTD sees customer, community survey improvements

In August, customers were asked to complete the intercept survey and provide their feedback while riding RTD’s buses and trains, and the results were shared during the RTD board’s Performance Committee meeting.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2024

Mobility Center Unveils How Communities are Using Technology to Improve Transportation

Transactional data specifications can be used to help dial-a-ride and ADA paratransit services seamlessly connect systems in order to make requesting a trip easier.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2024

The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2024

TRC Unveils 9 Pingo Upgrades to Simplify Paratransit Operations and More

The enhancements introduce nine new features, designed to significantly elevate the experience for dispatchers and call center reservationists, while further solidifying Pingo as the highest-rated paratransit platform on the market.

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