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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

D.C. unveils first wheelchair-accessible taxi service

Each of the 20 vans operated by Royal Cab and Yellow Cab of D.C. features a special back-door ramp and hooks to secure a wheelchair or electric scooter.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

National senior transportation group names new director

Karen Wolf-Branigin has extensive experience in training and technical assistance at Easter Seals, having served as the director of training and technical assistance at Easter Seals Project ACTION.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

First Transit paratransit driver rewarded for 10 years of safe driving

Jesse Estrada has driven more than 262,500 miles and safely transported more than 73,631 passengers throughout the city of Watsonville and around the County of Santa Cruz.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

Ill. transit to improve bus stops for disabled riders

FTA grant will enable the Rockford Mass Transit District to add 17 new bus shelters along key routes. The agency has seen a recent spike in senior riders and riders in wheelchairs.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

Disabled Toronto student appeals TTC paratransit denial

Arti Shivdasani is turning to the Ontario Human Rights Commission to help her counter the agency’s decision, which says she no longer qualifies for paratransit service. The TTC is looking more closely into changes in customers’ mobility and removed 50 people from Wheel-Trans service last year.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

Megabus to enhance ADA training for employees

Will provide refresher training to its employees and contractors regarding ADA requirements. The operator also will improve and modify, where needed, its written procedures to ensure that persons with disabilities receive accessible transportation within the meaning of the ADA.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

R.I. transit authority to buy accessible taxicabs

The 10 vehicles will help fill a service void for those that don't qualify for RIPTA's paratransit services, or do not live near the agency's bus lines.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2011

Foundation helps enhance travel training programs

Group developed a grant initiative to benefit Centers for Independent Living and their Travel Training Programs.

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Products•May 18, 2011

Surveillance DVR

Radio Engineering Industries Inc. (REI) adds the SD40, a compact, lightweight, solid-state DVR to its family of BUS-WATCH digital video surveillance systems for mass transit systems and school buses.

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Products•May 18, 2011

Mobile DVRs

Angel Trax expanded its Hybrid Component Series mobile DVR line to include the new Hybrid Quest and Hybrid Vault. These DVRs feature wireless compatibility and instant system health checks, enabling fleet directors to gain enhanced insight into their operations.

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