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NewsJuly 6, 2020

Jim Reaume Marks 35 Years at Q’Straint

The wheelchair securement sales veteran, who has been with the company since its humble beginnings, also helped shape the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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NewsJuly 1, 2020

Latest RTD Financial Projections Better than Predicted, Volatility Likely

The June forecast, which Leeds staff discussed at a study session with the board, predicts that RTD’s finances could recover to pre-COVID-19 levels two years sooner than previously predicted — by 2023.

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NewsJune 30, 2020

MV Lands Fla. Fixed-Route, Paratransit Services Contract

MV’s new contract with St. Lucie County extends the company’s long history of providing transportation services to Florida communities, with additional services offered in several counties.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2020

Paratransit Agencies Help Passengers with Disabilities Stay Safe during the COVID-19 Crisis

Paratransit providers face two key challenges as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak — they need to ensure the safety of passengers and reduce the anxiety they may feel in using the service, while retaining their experienced drivers to ensure they are available when normal operations resume.

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NewsJune 26, 2020

SEPTA Approves Fare Restructuring Plan

The plan has remained focused on equity, affordability, and ease-of-travel for customers, even as the financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic mounted.

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NewsJune 26, 2020

DART Approves 'Hero Pay' for Frontline Workers

Over 2,900 DART employees are potentially eligible for the Hero Pay package, including those employees whose core functions pose a hazardous threat because of the nature of their work and their direct interaction with the public.

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NewsJune 22, 2020

New Video Details Renewable Propane Benefits

The Propane Education and Research Council shares information on a new energy source for fleets and its benefits.

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NewsJune 16, 2020

AVTA adds 6 GreenPower EV Stars for microtransit service

In 2016, the agency was the first to announce a commitment to transitioning 100% of its fleet to zero emissions battery-electric vehicles.

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VideosJune 15, 2020

FTA thanks transit industry

In this two-minute video message, FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams thanks frontline transit workers for their many sacrifices, highlights the Administration’s response and looks ahead as the economy continues to re-open.

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NewsJune 12, 2020

Feds to distribute nearly 100M face masks to transportation passengers

The DOT, alongside the DHS, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, have been working with states and industries to ensure the travelers have access to facial coverings.

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