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Railby StaffApril 20, 2011

American Railcar: Ohio Castings plant to restart production

Company is one-third owner of Ohio Castings, which provides access to railcar castings at a favorable price, according to the company.

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Technologyby StaffApril 20, 2011

N.Y. MTA continues efforts to reduce carbon footprint

By reducing paper consumption, switching to alternative fuels, recycling, installing energy-saving LED lights and buying certified “green” cleaning agents, B&T has reduced the amount of greenhouse gases released into the air by nearly 1.6 million pounds, or 19 percent since 2006.

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Busby StaffApril 20, 2011

Monterey, Calif. transit system honored by U.S. Army

The U.S. Army Garrison, Presidio of Monterey earned the award for successfully teaming with Monterey-Salinas Transit by utilizing the Mass Transportation Benefit Program and the Transportation Incentive Program to promote transit use to and from the base.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

Mass. Gov. targets MBTA’s paratransit costs

Gov. Deval Patrick green lighted a commission to find ways to make the paratransit service more cost-effective after a report showed it cost taxpayers $90 million last year.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

Pace pilots paratransit real-time arrival info

Riders using the agency’s pickup van service will receive automated status phone calls 10 to 15 minutes before their ride is scheduled to arrive. If successful, next steps include online trip booking and cancellations.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

Mich. seniors protest bus route changes

In opposition to cuts in door-to-door bus service to senior complexes, a senior citizen has gathered 100 signatures on a petition to send to Metro Transit.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

Toledo, Ohio paratransit driver returns found money

"I never even thought about keeping it," he said. "I wouldn't have felt right about keeping that money. No way."

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

Creative Bus Sales acquires Fla.’s Transit Plus

The company is a major provider of paratransit buses as well as transit agencies and private operators throughout Florida. Transit Plus is a family owned company with a long history of sales and service in the transit and shuttle markets.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

MJM to provide fare, data collection for Houston-based paratransit

The RIDES program provides non-emergency transportation services to the elderly, individuals with disabilities as well as low-income residents of Harris County who are unable to access traditional Houston Metro services.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 20, 2011

American Logistics wins Calif. paratransit contract

Will begin operating the Wheels Dial-a-Ride service for the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority on July 1, 2011, including trip reservations, scheduling and dispatching services.

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