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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2011

D.C. paratransit drivers protest work shifts

Claim work shifts are too long and endanger their lives and their customers by causing driver fatigue. Union also says the contractor evaded a federal law limiting the number of hours that commercial vehicle operators can drive in a certain period, based on number of vehicle seats.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2011

Ricon, Prime Time donate van to homeless vets

The new van will be used to transport veterans to Fort Wayne VA hospitals, appointments at medical treatment centers, and local activities and events.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

New Jersey Transit changed security approach post 9/11

This meant implementing a new level of vigilance for the agency's transit police; a long-term effort to educate riders; partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; and an increase in special operations security training.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 26, 2011

August Issue Photo Highlights

A look at METRO's August issue in photos.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Production begins on MV-1 accessible vehicle

Will be available in either gasoline or CNG powertrains. Production of its fully certified vehicle has officially begun and deliveries to customers will begin by the end of September 2011.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Report: 700K U.S. households have no car, no access to transit

Transit systems in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston do poorest job of reaching no-car households.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

D.C. Metro renews MV for paratransit service

The new contract, which was effective July 1, 2011, extends MV's term for an additional two years and represents more than $216 million in annual revenue.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

RouteMatch upgrades Denver paratransit system

The upgrade has positioned the agency to achieve hoped-for improvements in productivity and customer service while also establishing a reliable foundation for monitoring vehicle efficiencies.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

Canada improves accessibility standards

The update reflects the evolution of services offered to travelers with a disability since the original Code was issued in 1998.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

D.C. paratransit restrictions slow growth

MetroAccess has stopped seeing double-digit percentages of ridership growth after increasing fares and tightening eligibility requirements. Some say the policy changes are too restrictive and are hurting riders.

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