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Paratransitby StaffJune 1, 2015

First Transit wins 3 paratransit contracts

Will provide services in DuPage, Ill. and Roseville and Burnsville, Minn. In addition to ADA Paratransit service, the company will also provide several Non-ADA Paratransit services for Pace in the DuPage County communities.

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New Mobilityby StaffJune 1, 2015

Uber updates app for hearing impaired

New features include a flashing screen for trip requests, as opposed to previous audible-only beeps, and the ability to turn off the option for users to call deaf drivers — users will only be able to text them

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Paratransitby StaffJune 1, 2015

Pa. agency taps National Express for paratransit

The system, which was previously operated by separate human service programs, has been plagued by problems since the Westmoreland County Transit Authority took over its operation two years ago.

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Managementby StaffMay 29, 2015

San Antonio VIA second highest DBE participation in nation

The DBE program is federally mandated for direct recipients of federal grant dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation and is regulated by the FTA’s Office of Civil Rights.

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New Mobilityby StaffMay 29, 2015

APTA: Public transit users save $9,524 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the May 27 average national gas price of $2.74 per gallon — reported by AAA — and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Managementby StaffMay 29, 2015

Chicago RTA funds 4 TOD zoning projects

The projects are among 16 that were awarded in 2015 with funding totaling $810,000. The RTA is providing approximately $85,000 in federal grant and local match funds to support these zoning updates that will encourage transit-friendly development.

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Railby StaffMay 29, 2015

Hyperloop developer wants to offer free trips during off-peak hours

CEO Alhorn, who says that he took inspiration for his pricing strategy from video games that use a freemium model, wants "to make [Hyperloop] something you use every single day many times."

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Busby StaffMay 28, 2015

Stertil-Koni reports record 2014 sales, honors top distributors

Company President Dr. Jean DellAmore saluted the efforts of the entire Stertil-Koni distributor network at its recent annual meeting and welcomed twelve companies into the company’s highly acclaimed “Million Dollar Club.”

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Managementby StaffMay 28, 2015

Subway under Las Vegas strip among proposals to reduce gridlock

Other projects included in the draft of the Transportation Investment Business Plan include a double-deck tunnel under McCarran International Airport to connect Russell Road east and west of the airport and possibly provide a light-rail link to the Strip line, the report said.

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Managementby StaffMay 28, 2015

Apple transit maps service to only cover 6 cities at launch

In the U.S., the planned launch cities are San Francisco and New York, while Toronto will be likely Canada’s sole representative. In Europe, Apple is said to be gearing up to first launch the feature in London Paris and Berlin.

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