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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2012

Manufacturer forges formal partnerships to sell MV-1

The company also announced it entered into an Amended and Restated Consulting and Brokerage Agreement with MV Sales & Leasing Inc. (MVSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MV Transportation Inc., pursuant to which MVSL will act as a non-exclusive consultant and broker of the MV-1.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2012

House approves 3-month extension of transportation bill

The measure must pass the Senate before March 31 to avoid the lapse of federal highway programs. Both chambers are scheduled to wrap up legislative business this week before taking a spring recess.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2012

TAPTCO offers 'Pedestrian Awareness' program free

During the design and production of this comprehensive new curriculum, TAPTCO met David Sale, whose daughter, Danielle, was killed by a transit bus in Portland, Ore., in April of 2010.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2012

Mica touts House authorization bill

In related news, Mica also announced that he will introduce a three-month extension of highway and transit programs. The extension will not include changes to current transportation policy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

OCTA unveils transit simulator to aid disabled riders

One of only four nationwide, the new transit simulator includes a 40-foot OCTA bus, sidewalks, wheelchair-accessible curbs, crosswalk and operating traffic signals to fully replicate a bus stop. The facility will be used to determine eligibility for the agency's paratransit system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Senate authorization bill positively impacts seniors, disabled

Authorizes $248.6M for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the combined Section 5310 services, representing a $23M increase overall, with potentially more benefits for programs supporting seniors and persons with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

TLPA conference comes to New Orleans

This year's conference, held in May, is expected to be well attended and attendees are urged to make their travel plans now, especially considering that the event begins the day after the close of the New Orleans Jazz Festival, one of the busiest times of the year for the city.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Indiana training first step to forming accessible council

Formation comes as the Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority is trying to rally support for continued funding for bus services, since a temporary operational subsidy from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority ran out last year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

RideConnect launches in N.Y.

The service is run through Family Services of Westchester and helps clients coordinate the fastest and most cost-effective means of transportation — be it a local provider like a taxi, a paratransit vehicle or a ride from one of its volunteer drivers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Court: Fla. County wrongly cut paratransit driver hours

Appellate ruling stated that Palm Beach Metro Transportation violated federal labor laws when it reduced workers' hours without negotiating with the local transit union. Nearly 120 drivers could get more than $2 million in back pay.

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