METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Paratransit

Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

APTA’s 2009 Bus Safety Awards announced

The APTA Bus Safety Awards recognize public transportation organizations and contractors for their positive safety records and dedication to improving safety.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

FirstGroup honored by National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a non-profit organization that serves as a leading U.S. resource on industry trends, professional development, and strategies for advancing safety and health in the workplace.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 30, 2009

Veolia wins N.C. contract renewal

The agreement, which takes effect July 1, 2009, has a three-year base with two one-year options. The fleet of 120 vehicles provides service for fixed route, paratransit, flex services and college shuttles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

Study: $1B transit investment yields 30,000 jobs

67 percent of the jobs created by capital investment in the public transit industry replaces lost blue-collar jobs with “green jobs” in the public transit sector.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

METRO Briefs

Stimulus to revive Florida HSR plans. N.C. transit to end taxi vouchers. Berkeley mayor trades car for bus pass.

Read More →
ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Specialized Services Expand Mobility to Communities

Disabled individuals and those who live by infrequent bus lines benefit from Denver Regional Transportation District's expanded transit options.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Making it a Lil' Easier to Navigate the 'Big Easy'

Post-Katrina's Lower 9th Ward has finally begun to pick up the pieces and found a way to transport its slowly re-growing population using a flexible-route, on-demand neighborhood circulator that combines elements of fixed route, flex route, paratransit and neighborhood circulators.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 17, 2009

REI wins award for unique software

BUS-TRACKER software records the speed, location and route taken of the bus and keeps track of passengers through mapping technology.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 14, 2009

American Seating unveils Web redesign

Site features a new appearance, format and architecture, augmenting the company’s installation strategies and services.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 9, 2009

APTA: Transit users save $8,600 yearly

New 2009 AAA data reports that due to the increase of car ownership costs, the amount an individual can save by taking public transportation has increased more than an additional $100 each year.

Read More →