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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2010

MV opens inquiry to improve D.C. MetroAccess hiring, training

Former FTA Chief Counsel Patrick W. Reilly was appointed to lead an inquiry, which will help MV determine how it can go beyond its legal responsibilities in an effective way to provide additional protections to passengers.

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ProductsSeptember 14, 2010

Bi-Fold Ramp for Low-Floor Buses

A new, double folding ramp for low-floor buses, the Model BR2C Bi-Fold Ramp does not require any special tools or procedures to manually operate the unit in the event of power loss.

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ProductsSeptember 14, 2010

Antimicrobial Surface Treatment

AST antimicrobial surface treatment reduces the risk of microbe, bacteria and virus transmission, especially in hightouch areas.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

Colorado Springs upgrades to browser-based FleetFocus

The system can help improve customer communication through a secure customer access portal or through automated email notifications related to vehicle service and availability.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2010

N.Y.'s Clinton County renews First Transit

The operations consist of 38 First Transit employees and the management of 15 vehicles for the Clinton County in Plattsburgh, with the service transporting more than 155,000 passengers annually.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Easter Seals Project ACTION marks ADA milestone, launches online dialogue

The recent ESPA Talks Paratransit Online Dialogue provided a new opportunity for public and private transportation providers to discuss how they are meeting the needs of their customers in this challenging economic market.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Rail races to watch in November

Cliff Henke, a contributing editor to METRO, is senior analyst at PB. His views herein are solely his own.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Marsha Moore

Title: Chief Information Officer Organization: MV Transportation City: Scottsdale, Ariz.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Women In Transportation: Pamela Boswell

Title: Vice President, Program Management & Educational Service Organization: American Public Transportation Association City: Washington, D.C.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Marcia Ferranto: Moving WTS Forward by Focusing on Membership

As President/CEO of the Women's Transportation Seminar, Ferranto is bringing her passion for working with nonprofits and skillful fundraising abilities to grow the organization for the future.

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