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ProductsSeptember 4, 2012

Telematics system

Prevost Liaison 2.0 offers more reliable communications, efficient data transfer, advanced features and an easier to use interface. The system now uses a cellular network to improve signal reliability and provide wider coverage.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Neopart parts consolidation pilot project honored

The "Vendor Managed Inventory" model reduces administration costs, uses economies of scale to save participating municipalities money, increases efficiency and reduces the supply chain's carbon footprint, according to the participating transits.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Ill. rural transit faces funding shortage

On-demand system in Peoria County that has seen ridership grow over the last 15 months expects to be in the red by March or April 2013. MV Transportation, which operates the service, may renegotiate its contract.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

U. Wis.-Milwaukee offering transit fleet mgmt. classes online

The four-week classes, for beginning or advanced level drivers, trainers and managers, will analyze the principles of vehicle operations and maintenance in order to save money and improve service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

MBTA, MDOT board members asked to reapply

The recently approved MBTA bailout law, which sent $49 million to the financially struggling transit authority, included a provision to create a new transportation board.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2012

State police to oversee operations at RIPTA

Lt. Col. Raymond Studley, the No. 2 person at the state police, will work with RIPTA's chief executive on what he called "the overall picture." He won't be directly involved in looking into what happened during a security breach in June, when someone covered a security camera in a room where cash bus fares are handled.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

San Diego man plans paratransit service

Founder of a nonprofit is applying for grant funds to start a free backcountry bus service for seniors and residents with disabilities. The nonprofit used $138,000 in FTA grants to order two buses with plans to put them into service in January.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Calif. county paratransit sees big fare hikes, service cuts

A visually impaired Merced County resident wrote about GSG Merced County Transit’s plan to increase Dial-a-Ride fares by 50%, cut rural Dial-a-Ride service, and only allow trips for medical appointments for up to $10 each way for blind and visually impaired riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

D.C. gets wheelchair-accessible taxis

Accessibility Taxi began operating 15 new ADA-compliant MV-1 taxis in Prince George’s County, which lagged behind many other areas of Washington, D.C., in terms of wheelchair-accessible taxi service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

MV wins Ore. paratransit contract

MV will provide shuttle and limited dial-a-ride transportation service to seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundaries.

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