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Newsby StaffMarch 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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Newsby StaffMarch 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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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Madison committee endorses more costly paratransit service

The contract, which must still be considered by the Transit and Parking Commission and City Council, is worth $2.23 million for 2010 through 2012, plus two option years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Ontario town might cut shuttle, provide taxi coupons

Niagara, Ontario has subsidized a community shuttle service for two years, but budget strains have public works committee members considering eliminating the shuttle and providing seniors and students with $2 taxi coupons instead.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

City prohibits wheelchair transport companies' rate increase

Two companies in Sioux Falls, S.D., that provide transportation for people in wheelchairs and stretchers have been denied in their bid to raise rates. The companies compete with the city's taxpayer sponsored paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

D.C. Metro provides travel training

In the face of a $190 million budget shortfall, Metro is hoping to reduce paratransit costs by training disabled passengers to use fixed route and subway services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Utah partners with company to transport seniors

Launched in January, the Seniors Out and About transportation service picks up seniors at their homes and takes them anywhere in the Provo-Orem area on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2010

MV's Lodde to step down as CEO

Lodde has served as CEO since August 2008, following Jon Monson's appointment to Chairman of the Board of the company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Transit leaders urge Congress to move quickly on legislation

Since the last federal surface transportation act expired last fall, Congress has been granting short-term extensions. The current extension is scheduled to expire March 28.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2010

Mineta Institute publishes emergency management handbook

Specific guidance and management techniques are provided to aid emergency planning staff to create DHS-compliant systems.

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