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News•by Staff•January 20, 2010

RouteMatch partners with Ontira for real-time info

Software integration will provide 24/7 access to trip information over the telephone. Additionally, customers will be proactively notified about upcoming trips through telephone and/or email/SMS.

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News•by Staff•January 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> County centralizes paratransit service, rebids contracts

Broward County, Fla., faced a $109 million budget deficit. By rebidding contracts with van companies and establishing a centralized call center and dispatch system, officials hope to save $8 million.

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News•by Staff•January 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Md.'s Mobility Paratransit revises services, policies

The MTA introduced two major changes: upgrading its curb-to-curb service to door-to-door service and greater enforcement of its no-show policy.

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News•by Staff•January 20, 2010

Greenwich, N.Y. van service sees growth

Community program transports seniors, youth groups in the Washington County area using accessible 10-person van.

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News•by Staff•January 15, 2010

N.Y. agencies order 92 Orion VIIs

Two agencies add first Orion VIIs to their fleets. Deliveries are set for late summer and fall of 2010.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2010

MARTA revises distraction avoidance start date

Policy will apply to nearly every MARTA employee — including bus, rail and Mobility van operators who carry passengers.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2009

APTA: Ridership drop reflects harsh economy

With high unemployment, significant decreases in gasoline prices, and less state and local revenue available for public transportation operations, public transit ridership declined by 3.8 percent in the first nine months of 2009.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2009

N.Y. MTA unanimously approves 2010 budget

The board also authorized the MTA to schedule public hearings regarding some of the service changes included in the budget. The budget does not include a fare increase in 2010, adhering to the schedule identified with the Legislature in the spring.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2009

Florida's StarMetro adds 14 paratransit buses

A grant from the FTA paid for the complete replacement of the 14 buses at a cost of approximately $1.02 million.

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News•by Staff•December 16, 2009

APTA a partner in older driver awareness week

Goal of event was to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community.

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