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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2014

MBTA chief signs up to use paratransit service

GM Beverly Scott is experiencing medical issues with her left foot which will limit her mobility for about three months, and used a pseudonym when signing up for the service to avoid special treatment. Scott said that she believes she is the first GM to be certified with The Ride.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2014

5-year Chicago study shows economy's impact on ridership

Chicago Transit Authority gained passengers, while Metra and Pace experienced modest declines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

WTS announces Cokie Roberts as 2014 conference keynote

The best-selling author and award-winning journalist will speak at WTS International’s annual conference, which will take place from May 14 to 16 in Portland, Ore.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

Q’Straint unveils new retractor at mobility conference

Shows its QRT-360 wheelchair retractor tie-down system at the National Mobility Equipment Dealer’s Association Conference. Officials say it is the first retractor to meet the higher-strength requirements of the WC18 standards.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2014

Q'Straint names 2 new regional sales manager

Mitch Drouillard will serve as southern regional sales manager, transit and rail market, while Don Eaton was named the western regional sales manager, transit and rail market.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Proposed $1 hike raises ire of Va. paratransit community

A Hampton Roads Transit rate study estimates the overall proposed increases would boost annual revenue by $3.25 million, a 22% increase from last year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Rider wanders off twice, prompting Ohio paratransit investigation

The incidents happened within six weeks of each other after the end of the woman’s trip on the Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service. Although the passenger was brought home safely both times, one incident resulted in an investigation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Maui disabled riders unhappy with new service

Officials directed the provider, Maui Economic Opportunity, to spend the next three months improving its program and report back to the council's Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Veolia names new GM of Chico, Calif. contract

Lance Atencio will oversee fixed-route and paratransit service with 110 employees and 70 vehicles for the Butte County Association of Governments.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Nevada employers honored for encouraging 'green commutes'

By participating in the RTC's free commuter services program, commuters can record each commute taken by carpool, public transportation, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, and become eligible to win prizes or gift cards.

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