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Busby StaffApril 29, 2013

Long Beach Transit adds Rotary Lifts

The order includes 11 60,000-lb. capacity two-piston models and one three-piston version rated at 90,000 lbs. Peterson Hydraulics will also lay an epoxy-coated floor with the new lifts.

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Managementby StaffApril 29, 2013

Parsons Brinckerhoff earns Detroit DOT contract

Under the on-call contract, will provide professional consulting services to support DDOT transit initiatives, including assistance with identifying strategic opportunities for optimizing transit service delivery under resource constraints.

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Managementby StaffApril 29, 2013

UPDATED: President nominates Charlotte Mayor Foxx to head DOT

Anthony Foxx has served as Charlotte, N.C.’s mayor since 2009 where he oversaw several transportation projects including breaking ground on the city’s streetcar project and adding a third runway at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2013

Report: Northern Calif. senior transit inadequate

Said seniors are not aware of transit services or find them hard to navigate. Called for improvements ranging from more fixed route and shuttle bus, van and "catch-a-ride" programs, to more frequent service for seniors living on hillsides far from bus stops.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2013

Ohio’s TARTA paratransit union issues driver complaints

Grievances included low pay, severe discipline, and denied requests for bathroom breaks.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2013

GAS converts ARBOC low-floor shuttle bus

The Spirit of Mobility low-floor shuttle bus will be showcased in the ARBOC booth at the 2013 APTA Conference in Indianapolis, May 5 to 8.

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New Mobilityby StaffApril 29, 2013

Fla. county gives contractor 3 months to fix issues

County officials have been inundated with complaints about late pickups, no-shows, drivers getting lost, accidents and other problems.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2013

Iowa moving closer to paratransit contract

The five-year SEATS contract caps Johnson County’s contributions for mandated paratransit services at $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2014, plus an annual increase of up to 3%.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 29, 2013

MV extended for Calif. Dial-a-Ride services

The new contract term begins July 1, 2013 and will extend five base years with two, one-year renewal options.

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Busby StaffApril 26, 2013

TriMet police reduce smartphone thefts

After a sharp increase in smartphone snatches last April and May, transit police increased patrols, conducted undercover missions, scoured agency security cameras and video and dedicated two officers to investigate the robberies.

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