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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Pilot program to offer free rides to paratransit customers

For a six month period starting July 1, CityBus will allow paratransit-eligible clients who possess a Santa Rosa Paratransit identification card to ride for free on any Santa Rosa CityBus fixed route bus.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Video: Springfield, Mo., upgrades paratransit fleet

Five new coaches feature low-floor front door entry ramps and updated exterior design. ARRA funds covered the purchase.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Agency looks back at 20 years of ADA service

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has upgraded vehicles and facilities to improve access for disabled riders, and a New Freedom grant from FTA has funded a travel training program.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Wheelchair-accessible car unveiled at Independent Living Conference

Starting later this year, the MV-1 will be built in the U.S. at the AM General assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Cummins ISX11.9 receives EPA, CARB certification

Like the lineup of on-highway Heavy-Duty and MidRange engines, the engine utilizes Cummins Aftertreatment System with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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Busby StaffJuly 21, 2010

FTA: $77.7B needed to bring U.S. rail, bus systems to state of good repair

While most of the backlog can be attributed to rail, more than 40 percent of the nation's buses are also in poor to marginal condition.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Web Extra: Local ITN affiliate receives grant for Nevada senior, disabled transport service

The $101K grant will help provide ride services to seniors and visually impaired adults living in Henderson and other parts of the Southeast Las Vegas Valley.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Non-profit provides travel trainer services for disabled, seniors

The 10th Annual Association of Travel Instruction Continuing Education Conference will be held Aug. 13 to 15, 2010, in Baltimore.

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Railby StaffJuly 20, 2010

Alstom wins $74M Tunisian tram contract

Will also provide maintenance service for the entire fleet of 55 Citadis tramsets over a five-year period.

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Railby StaffJuly 20, 2010

HART to include Tampa airport in light rail study

A referendum on the tax to fund the project will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.

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