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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Q'STRAINT/Sure-Lok names inaugural Q'MANITARIAN award

Dan Allison works with mobility passengers to train them on how to safely and properly operate or ride in a vehicle with their device

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

Fla.'s JTA testing ADA-accessible autonomous shuttle

The agency welcomed officials and disability advocate groups to experience the shuttle and to provide feedback.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

USDOT announces nearly $50M to improve access, mobility

The new programs will look to develop and deploy innovations in technology and further interagency partnerships to improve mobility.

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ArticlesOctober 29, 2019

Detroit's SMART sees savings, eco benefits after propane switch

With a goal to reduce emissions, administrators tapped into available funding to replace aging diesel paratransit vehicles. 

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ArticlesOctober 25, 2019

10 steps for transit agencies starting travel training programs

Programs help build confidence and independence, and improve access to the community, and health and wellness opportunities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

APTA leads coalition opposing public transit infrastructure cuts

The THUD appropriations bill educes total funding for public transportation by $457 million compared to the FY 2019 enacted levels.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

CoMotion LA mobility event expands, expects 2K attendees

This year’s event will feature themes around green transport, micromobility, autonomous vehicles, MaaS, and inclusive transportation.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 21, 2019

A look at BusCon 2019

From education sessions to the show floor, here's a look at some of the highlights of BusCon 2019, which was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis in September. Next year, the show moves to Philadelphia Nov. 13 to 15.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2019

New York MTA opens accessible station lab project

The new lab will test dozens of new features that make subway stations more accessible for riders of all abilities.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2019

(Part II) What new tech, services are transit agencies implementing?

METRO asked some of the top execs in the nation what they are doing to improve their offerings for ridership.

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