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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Training key to controlling costs

Travel trainers teach disabled and older persons to use local public transportation fixed-route services safely and independently

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

MV wins Calif. contract

Under the terms of this one-year contract (with two, one-year options), will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of both the fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

City council considers trolley computers

Officials in Joplin, Mo., say computers on deviated trolleys and vans would allow residents to reserve rides online 24 hours a day. Drivers would also be able to look up directions on the devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

Chicago’s Pace Bus receives $32M in state capital funding

Will help the agency to move forward with efforts to test green technology buses and paratransit vehicles such as hybrids and compressed natural gas (CNG), replace its radio system, and build a transit center.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

2nd National Distracted Driving Summit scheduled

At this year's event, experts from around the country will explore accomplishments since the first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead. Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2010

BART to spend surplus on customers

In June, the board began considering how to use the surplus and proposed using about half, or $2.3 million, for a short-term fare reduction. The two fare reduction options that are under consideration were cutting fares by 3 percent for four months, or by 5 percent for three months.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Pilot program to offer free rides to paratransit customers

For a six month period starting July 1, CityBus will allow paratransit-eligible clients who possess a Santa Rosa Paratransit identification card to ride for free on any Santa Rosa CityBus fixed route bus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Gap grant extension to continue paratransit pilot

The Alameda County (Calif.) Transportation Authority provided an extension on a grant to fund a paratransit pilot program that serves downtown Pleasanton. The popular service takes passengers to several stops including grocery stores.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Lawmakers announce grant for passenger info system

Representatives and Sen. John Kerry from Massachusetts announce a $745,689 award to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority for the installation of an interactive passenger information system. The system includes trip planning, scheduling and notifications.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Easter Seals, TRB to host free accessibility Webinar

"Promising Practices and Solutions in Accessible Transportation" to be held Aug. 2-5. Registration deadline is July 28.

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