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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

S.F. Muni, BART, expand senior and disabled pass pilot

Due to low program participation, the agencies have eliminated pre-registration and voucher requirements and will be seeking additional vending locations for the passes, to find out if there is additional unmet demand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

MV awarded Pa., Calif. paratransit contracts

The company now operates a total of 189 paratransit vehicles in the state of Pennsylvania. All are equipped with DriveCam fleet monitoring capabilities to ensure the highest level of safety and service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

First Transit wins Minn. Contract renewal

More than 470,000 people ride MetroLink annually, connecting them to many points throughout the twin cities region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

N.J.-based transit provides vital service for riders

The LINK service, which includes demand-response, modified fixed route and subscription service, provides its riders — 48 percent of whom are disabled — a crucial link to various activities, including medical visits, trips to the grocery store, or even jobs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

Cuts to Ga. paratransit strand hundreds of riders

Cobb County commissioners approved the elimination of three Cobb Community Transit bus routes and associated paratransit lines to help fill a $27 million budget gap. The cuts will likely affect 463 paratransit riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

Canadian coach co. to expand accessible service program

Pacific Western Transportation's travel service program for patients needing to travel for out-of-town medical appointments features a Prevost luxury model coach equipped to accommodate wheelchair and scooter passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2011

APTA: Transit users save $9K yearly

Despite high gas prices and a slow economy Americans who ride public transportation save, on average, $9,968 annually and $831 per month, based on the July 14, 2011 average national gas price of $3.66 per gallon.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2011

NJ Transit posts “Scorecard’ survey results online

Customers rated their overall satisfaction with the service as “acceptable” or “satisfactory,” with a score of 5.2. Approximately 67 percent said they would recommend NJ Transit to a friend or relative, and 63 percent choose to use NJ Transit, even though they have a personal vehicle available.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2011

MV Transportation selects new CEO

Carter Pate is the Global and U.S. Managing Partner for the Capital Projects and Infrastructure practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is also the co-leader of the company’s Global Government practice.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2011

Transportation bill cuts draw criticism

"It will severely curtail the purchase of new buses and trains, reduce critical maintenance and safety programs, and could cut operating funds for transit systems in small communities and rural areas," said APTA President William Millar.

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