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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Non-profit provides travel trainer services for disabled, seniors

The 10th Annual Association of Travel Instruction Continuing Education Conference will be held Aug. 13 to 15, 2010, in Baltimore.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Local ITN affiliate receives grant for Nevada senior, disabled transport service

The $101K grant will help provide ride services to seniors and visually impaired adults living in Henderson and other parts of the Southeast Las Vegas Valley.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Wheelchair-accessible car unveiled at Independent Living Conference

Starting later this year, the MV-1 will be built in the U.S. at the AM General assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Agency looks back at 20 years of ADA service

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has upgraded vehicles and facilities to improve access for disabled riders, and a New Freedom grant from FTA has funded a travel training program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Video: Springfield, Mo., upgrades paratransit fleet

Five new coaches feature low-floor front door entry ramps and updated exterior design. ARRA funds covered the purchase.

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ProductsJuly 14, 2010

2020SS Mirror System for Shuttle Buses

The new 2020SS mirror system for shuttle bus applications fits both GM G-Van and Ford E-Van chassis, in both 96-inch and 102-inch body widths.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

Pa. receives $9M in FTA grants

PennDOT received $5 million to update systems to improve efficiency, mainly of paratransit services. SEPTA received $4 million to renovate intermodal facility.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

APTA: PT riders save $9,343 on average annually

"The Transit Savings Report" released monthly by the APTA calculates the average annual and monthly savings for public transit users.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Ohio's OCTA selects RouteMatch ITS program

The company will be converting OCTA from an outdated passenger transportation management software system that they have been using for 10 years to RouteMatch TS transit management software.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Veolia to manage Ga. transit operations

Contract gives the company total responsibility for all aspects of Chatham Area Transit service, which includes 60 buses, two ferry boats, one streetcar and 26 paratransit vehicles.

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