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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

LIRR Launches New Service for People with Mobility Issues

LIRR Care will serve as a customer assistance program for those who need an extra helping hand to navigate the railroad system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

Omaha Metro to add 18 35-foot New Flyer Xcelsior buses

The buses are also low-floor vehicles capable of “kneeling,” making the boarding process more convenient and fully accessible.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

Greater New Haven Transit launches paratransit mobile app

The app, provided by technology partner Routematch, is designed for Apple and Android devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

RTA, Calabrese agree to accelerate leadership transition

After Sept. 1, 2018, Calabrese will serve RTA in a new senior advisory role as the board begins a national search for next GM.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

RATP Dev USA names new COO

As part of his new position, Russ Tieskoetter will be leading the company's daily operations and overseeing the staff.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

640K New Yorkers have no accessible rail station nearby, report says

Roughly half of the neighborhoods served by the NYC subway system – 62 out of 122 – lack a single accessible station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2018

Mass. city introduces elevated BRT platforms

New platforms and ramps installed at two bus stops in Everett Square will enable bus riders with wheelchairs, strollers, or carts to board the bus faster.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2018

MBTA hires communications vet to enhance customer experience

As the MBTA’s new chief customer officer, Danny Levy will be responsible for improving the daily experience of MBTA riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2018

Lyft to offer discounts for people using bikes, scooters to connect to transit

The company recently acquired Motivate, which runs Citi Bike in New York City and Ford's GoBike program in San Francisco.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2018

With scarce public transportation, Venezuelans turn to illegal ‘kennels’

Due to a chronic shortage of spare parts and little maintenance, repairing buses has been a growing problem.

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