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News•by Staff•June 12, 2012

Apple's new maps app missing transit directions

Apple says it will let third-party developers provide transit directions for its maps.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2012

Study: 83% of Chicago transit riders satisfied with service

Eighty-three percent of commuters said they were satisfied with transit service. Twenty-three percent said they were very satisfied. More than 90% said they would recommend the transit system.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2012

MBTA to launch on-demand taxi service

Offering same-day service will be an upgrade from its current paratransit service, the RIDE, which requires trip scheduling at least one day prior to pickup.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2012

Tenn. transit's travel training helps disabled riders

Assisted more than 400 riders who are disabled, elderly, or immigrants adjusting to a new city.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2012

Oregon agency, First Transit close to dial-a-ride, fixed-route contract

Until now, the YCTA has split operational responsibilities between the Yamhill Community Action Partnership, based in McMinnville, and Chehalem Valley Transit, based in Newberg.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2012

Calif. volunteer driver program honored

The California Association for Coordinated Transportation presented the Community Connections Volunteer Driver Program with its Outstanding Coordination Effort Award. Program was recognized for its cooperative efforts among four agencies.

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News•by Staff•June 11, 2012

Community protests Md. paratransit cuts, fare hikes

Primarily opposed to proposed fare increases for TransIT-plus, a service for elderly and disabled residents. One-way cash fare for medical trips would go from $1.50 to $2.50.

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News•by Staff•June 8, 2012

MV acquires global event transportation provider

Purchased Transportation Management Services UK Ltd., the Major Games Division and wholly owned subsidiary of Transportation Management Services Inc., which designs, plans and operates transportation systems for major special events around the globe.

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News•by Staff•June 4, 2012

Transit Profile: TCAT manages needs of 3 campuses, community

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit operates 34 routes using a fleet of 55 buses, including eight electric diesel hybrid buses. The system originates from three systems operated by the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County and Cornell University, with each stemming as far back as far as a half of a century.

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News•by Staff•June 4, 2012

Report: U.S. ridership up 5% for 1st. quarter

High fuel prices cited as being a contributor. Increase touted at Rail Conference in Dallas.

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