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News•by Staff•April 1, 2010

APTA: 84 percent of transit systems raising fares, cutting service

The association’s latest report, "Impacts of the Recession on Public Transportation Agencies", shows that since Jan. 1, 2009, 84 percent of public transit systems have raised fares, cut service or are considering either of those actions. Fifty-nine percent of public transit systems reported that they have already cut service or raised fares.

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News•by Staff•March 30, 2010

Transit unions across U.S. to rally for more funds

The unions support a bill by U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.) that would enable large public transit agencies to use some of their federal transit funding for operating costs.

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News•by Staff•March 30, 2010

LaHood taps new transportation council members

Will advise the Department’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, on statistical matters.

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News•by Staff•March 29, 2010

Colorado paratransit resumes service to dispensaries

The service had recently stopped taking a medical marijuana patient to a dispensary, citing uncertainty over whether doing so could jeopardize federal funding for the program.

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News•by Staff•March 25, 2010

California finds $750M in funding for transit

State’s decision to make some funding available for public transportation may postpone fare increases and reduce service cuts.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Detroit addresses paratransit rider complaints

Paratransit passengers complained about vehicles and drivers after the city switched from Veolia Transportation to three different vendors to provide services. Officials say improvements have been made and complaints are being addressed.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Oklahoma paratransit maintains service, ups fees

After Lift Program riders spoke out about a planned service decrease, the Tulsa City Council has raised the fare for its Lift Program. The Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority has agreed to cover the cost to maintain the hours through the end of the fiscal year.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Disabled veterans org experiencing driver shortage

An organization that drives local senior veterans to appointments for free is not finding enough volunteer drivers who meet the necessary requirements.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

San Francisco extends Veolia paratransit contract

Veolia Transportation has been managing paratransit services in San Francisco since 2000, which is a longer duration than any other prior contractor.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Colorado paratransit ceases transport to dispensaries

Officials want to clarify whether transporting marijuana from a dispensary in a county-owned vehicle violates federal law and by extension the federal funding that supports the paratransit service.

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