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News•by Staff•May 19, 2010

Study: Wheelchair passengers' injuries due to misuse of restraints

Accident data showed that in most of the crashes the wheelchairs were secured, however, seat belts weren't always used or fastened the right way; and in some instances, people slid from under lap belts and were injured.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2010

APTA: American Power Act will draw funds from transit

Although the legislation would generate $19.5 billion in revenues from transportation motor fuels in 2013, 77 percent of the revenue would be diverted away from investment in public transportation and other surface transportation in the first year, according to the association’s president, William Millar.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2010

Disabled riders dominate CapMetro CEO forum

Attendees asked the two finalists -- Linda Watson and Deborah Finn -- about accessibility issues such as ramps for bus stops.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2010

Report: TheRide compares favorably with peers

The presentation showed that TheRide's financial and operating statistics are within expected ranges of those of its peer systems.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•May 13, 2010

2010 APTA Bus & Paratransit Show

Bus Display and Show Floor from Cleveland event.

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News•by Staff•May 13, 2010

Choctaw Nation awarded 1,000th ARRA transit grant

The Choctaw Nation will use the $480,374 grant for vehicle and technology upgrades. The non-reservation tribe provides transportation services for all the residents of a 10-and-a-half-county area of southeast Oklahoma, where many members of the tribe live.

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News•by Staff•May 10, 2010

APTA: PT needs additional $3.9B annually for seniors

Study highlights the need for an increase in operations to address the growing senior population. This includes more bus operator training, incorporating travel needs of older people in route planning and stop placement, and coordination with other agencies and transportation providers.

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News•by Staff•May 10, 2010

First Transit wins Reno paratransit contract

Company has provided service to the residents of Reno through its fixed-route services since 1978. Management of the $30.4 million contract begins July 1.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Wisconsin becomes 25th state to ban texting while driving

The new law outlaws texting by all drivers. First-time violators face fines of $20 to $400, along with four points on their driving records. Second-time violators face fines of $200 to $800. Police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.

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News•by Staff•May 4, 2010

APTA honors fleets for bus safety, security

The top honor is the GOLD Award, which is given to organizations with the best overall bus safety or bus security program.

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