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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 12, 2019

Maintenance Directors Tap Training and Data to Drive Success

TriMet's Ed Bennett and Votran's Rick Kazawitch took home this years Maintenance Director of the Year Awards at BusCon 2019 in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

PSTA's Lyft partnership hits 10K rides milestone

The service is tailored for those who because of their disability, are unable to independently use the regular, accessible PSTA buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Via, partners launch 'VetRides' on-demand program in D.C.

The program is aimed at supporting veterans as they re-engage with the community and the workforce.

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ArticlesNovember 11, 2019

Q&A with MBTA's Chief Customer Officer Danny Levy

Prior to joining the MBTA last year, Levy served as chief marking officer for the Massachusetts Port Authority, where she headed up a 10-person department at the $800 million agency.

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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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