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News•by Staff•March 25, 2013

Everett Transit to donate 3 paratransit vans

Criteria in the competitive application process include showing a demonstrated need, explaining how rides are currently handled, and estimating the number of annual trips a van would provide.

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News•by Staff•March 25, 2013

Chicago RTA: No debit option on fare cards for seniors, disabled

Those who qualify for lower transit fares or are in the free-rides program won't be able to open a prepaid debit account when the agency's versions of the new Ventra fare card are available. The restriction was set to protect seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents from potential problems.

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News•by Staff•March 25, 2013

Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee advocates for disabled transit access

Jean-Marie Lawrence made it her mission to make others, especially politicians, aware of transportation problems for Chattanooga residents with disabilities. She said that for people with disabilities, sidewalk access is the city's biggest flaw and that some bus stops are not accessible.

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News•by Staff•March 25, 2013

Fund launched to cover N. Kentucky paratransit fees

TANK board members provided personal gifts to launch the PROJECT RAMP Fund. Shortly after its creation, employees also contributed to the fund and are continuing to do so by payroll deductions.

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News•by Staff•March 18, 2013

INIT, GlobeSherpa partner for mobile ticketing

MOBILEticket is a new smartphone application that helps transit authorities connect with their riders, reduce operating costs, and move into the future of open payment systems.

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News•by Staff•March 14, 2013

Chicago Transit moves closer to open fare payment

The new system, set to launch in summer 2013, will replace the current payment via magnetic stripe cards and Chicago Card/Chicago Card Plus.

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Articles•March 13, 2013

Transit Seating Employs Economical Advances

Looking forward toward increased sustainability, manufacturers are focusing on preserving the lifespan of vehicle seats while reducing weight and adding features to increase flexibility and safety.

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Articles•March 13, 2013

Braun Corp. founder, CEO dies

Among his contributions, Ralph Braun is remembered for his efforts to ensure that students with disabilities could get to and from school safely.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•March 13, 2013

New OCTA chief takes helm

Under the direction of the board of directors, Darrell Johnson is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County’s freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus, commuter rail and paratransit service.

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News•by Staff•March 13, 2013

Delaware Transit picks NJ Transit vet as COO

Richard Paprcka most recently served as NJ Transit's director, maintenance, Northern Division Bus Operations.

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