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Busby StaffAugust 27, 2013

NJ, Feds developing grid for stronger power infrastructure

Electrical microgrids can supply highly reliable power during storms or other times when the traditional centralized grid is compromised.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Pa. agency struggles with paratransit takeover

Service difficulties have included phone glitches and extended wait times. The agency has had to set up a new call center to accommodate the increased call volume for the service.

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New Mobilityby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Fed research group extends testing of connected vehicle technology

During the past year, the test examined the use of connected vehicle technology in light vehicles, including driver acceptance, safety benefits, and overall system reliability and performance.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 26, 2013

FMCSA launches 2-week strike force

In addition to surprise inspections, investigators will also visit new bus companies to assess their levels of safety.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Indiana senior van service to idle due to fed cuts

The service will go idle Friday in the wake of the program losing $24,000 through Title III of the Older Americans Act, which accounted for 18% of the service's $129,000 operating budget.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Disabled riders find San Diego fixed route easy to use

Two passengers share their stories of how San Diego Metropolitan Transit System is easy and convenient for them to use to get around town. They cite helpful features such as the height and location of the ticket stations, Compass Card smart card and the universal accessibility of all the buses.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Okla. city looks to reduce paratransit service

Committee votes to recommend the service only be provided for rides within three-quarters of a mile of the fixed routes on the city's public transportation system, which is the minimum ADA requirement.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Meridian to add paratransit vehicles to product line

Buses will be manufactured on the 24-foot Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis and the new Chrysler/Dodge/Ram ProMaster and full-size Ford Transit chassis.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Chicago RTA to Send Ventra Cards to Paratransit Customers

In June, the RTA mailed more than 550,000 reduced fare, ride free and ADA paratransit customers mailers about the transition to Ventra.

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Busby StaffAugust 23, 2013

Kansas bus system may run out of money in 2015

Wichita Transit’s financial problems originated in late 2011, when a rate increase significantly reduced ridership. The city of Wichita has committed a little more than $1.8 million to the transit system through early 2015.

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