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DART's President/CEO Announces Departure from Agency

Nadine S. Lee, who has served as president/CEO since July 2021, said the decision comes after careful reflection on the agency’s progress and its path forward.

Measuring the True Cost of Paratransit Fleets

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Florida's HART Launch First Next-Generation Paratransit Vehicles into Service

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The Future of Paratransit: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Era

News•December 21, 2021

TTC’s 2022 Budget Returns Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The $2.24-billion operating budgets for both conventional and Wheel-Trans services will fund restoration of service to 100% of pre-pandemic levels on the conventional network with some room for new and enhanced TTC programs.

News•December 17, 2021

TransLink Begins Installation of Braille Signage at Every Bus Stop

To make it easier to find bus stops, TransLink will also install tactile walking surface indicators at every bus stop on property that TransLink owns or leases.

Articles•November 18, 2021

Using Transit Tech to Create Equitable Access

Paratransit’s role is shifting amongst communities investing in new mobility solutions, delivering huge cost savings for cities and quality of life improvements for riders.

News•November 15, 2021

Feds Highlight Key Priorities, Funding in Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

The BID authorizes up to $108 billion, including $91 billion in guaranteed funding for public transportation — “the most significant federal investment in transit in the nation’s history,” according to the FTA.

News•November 12, 2021

MARTA Making Temporary Service Modifications to Address Bus Operator Shortage

MARTA budgets for 1,366 full-time bus operators and currently has 1,179 on staff, representing a 14% deficit.

News•November 11, 2021

APTA Report Evaluates Public Transit's Pandemic Response, Path Ahead

Based on the data, four overarching recommendations were developed for agencies that included integrating best practices from the COVID-19 period, prioritizing social equity, leveraging opportunities to expand ridership, and keeping abreast of changing trends.