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ArticlesMay 2, 2016

St. Cloud Training Center Improves Paratransit Process

Prior to opening its $2.2 million facility, Metro Bus paid a health care agency to conduct the physical assessments. Now, trained staff performs applicant interviews and cognitive and physical assessments during one appointment, creating a cost savings of about $125 per assessment.

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ArticlesMay 2, 2016

Custom-Designed Bus Shelters Becoming Standard

Lower-priced materials are huge factor in this shift. Amenities being implemented include LED displays and solar lighting, to make riders feel welcome.

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ArticlesMay 2, 2016

2016 Bus Maintenance Survey: Shops Still Dealing with Electrical Learning Curve

With electric bus usage and the adaptation of electric cooling fans continuing to grow, maintenance departments around the nation are working hard to find ways to both address issues and provide specialized training for their staff.   

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2016

Melaniphy resigns as head of APTA

To assure a smooth transition, the Board of Directors has appointed APTA VP – Member Services Richard A. White as acting president/CEO of APTA.

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Videosby StaffApril 28, 2016

MBTA's Operations Control Center: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Provides a behind-the-scenes view of the central hub of Boston's mass transit system.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

REV Bus Group partners with Schetky NW Bus Sales for spring events

Will present Champion Bus unit at Schetky booth at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference and Tradeshow (formerly ALFA) in Denver May 9 to 12.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

Valley Metro, regional paratransit providers do away with transfers

Peoria's acting public works and utility director said for residents a trip that now take two hours to get into Phoenix will drop to about a half hour.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

Adams to lead Greensboro Transit Authority

Responsibilities for Bruce D. Adams will include monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor-provided transit services serving 4.3 million annual passenger trips and the operation of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot transportation hub.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA cancels APTA membership

Chairman/CEO Thomas Prendergast summarized the key reasons behind MTA's decision in a seven-page letter.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

NYC Transit will provide translation for disabled riders with limited English

The decision came as part of a lawsuit, brought in December 2014, which sought translation services for tens of thousands of people who use NYCT’s Access-A-Ride program.

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