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NewsJuly 21, 2021

Propane Rebates Available for Bus, Truck Fleets in Several States

Fleets in Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii can now qualify for the rebates until Dec. 31.

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NewsJuly 14, 2021

Innovative Solutions Awards Submission Process Extended

Tell us what you did and how it has positively impacted your business.

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NewsJuly 12, 2021

Trans/Air Opens New Ga. Facility

The facility is fully equipped to handle all bus services and maintenance needs. The newest facility joins Trans/Air’s three other locations in Tulsa, Okla.; Goshen, Ind.; and Dallastown, Pa.

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NewsJuly 1, 2021

FTA Announces $16M Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Prosper through Transit

FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty Program supports planning, engineering and technical studies, or financial planning to improve transit services in any areas experiencing long-term economic distress, in rural and urban communities alike. It can also fund low and no emissions transit vehicles and associated infrastructure.

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NewsJune 30, 2021

Transdev Extends Operations in California

The company announced two new partnerships in the California region.

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ArticlesJune 25, 2021

CTE's Raudebaugh Joins METROspectives to Discuss Transit Going Zero Emissions by 2035

In a recently completed report, CTE concludes that a nationwide fleet transition is feasible by 2035, at a cost of between $56.22 billion and $88.91 billion.

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NewsJune 21, 2021

TransLink to Modernize HandyDART’s Fare Collection System

Beginning October 1, HandyDART riders will be able to use Compass smart cards and ‘Tap to Pay’ with contactless credit cards. Age-based discounts will also be introduced for youth and seniors.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Reinventing Paratransit: Expanding Services to Boost Safety, Accessibility

Moving toward more flexible, on-demand options, paratransit providers are working harder and smarter to find safer and more cost-efficient ways to meet rider’s mobility needs.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

GRTC Continues Zero Fare Operations for Another Year

Using State and Federal COVID relief funding, GRTC has been fareless to ride Local Bus, Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit), Express Bus, and CARE/Paratransit vans since March 19, 2020.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Q'STRAINT, BraunAbility Team to Accelerate Innovation in Wheelchair Accessibility

One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.

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