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Paratransitby StaffApril 22, 2010

Bill limiting free senior rides fails in Senate

Chicago Senate Executive Committee votes down move to eliminate free bus and train rides for all but low-income senior citizens.

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Railby StaffApril 21, 2010

Bombardier secures Polish contract

The value of the contract amounts to approximately $54 million, with delivery scheduled for summer 2011.

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Busby StaffApril 21, 2010

APTA urges Congress to increase security funding

During his testimony, APTA President William Millar announced the results of a recent survey of public transit systems that identifies $6.4 billion in security needs and urged Congress to provide at least $1.1 billion in funding for fiscal year 2011 — the level authorized under the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

DDS wins NYCT contract

NYCT's Paratransit Division currently schedules up to 27,000 trips per day through its Access-A-Ride service, all of which are managed and scheduled using ADEPT Software.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

N.Y. MTA cuts paratransit costs by $52.5M

Paratransit vendors, such as Maggies and PTM, agreed to a request to renegotiate contracts. Customers will see no impact to service.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

Northern Calif. paratransit wins award

Santa Rosa Paratransit was honored at the California Association of Coordinated Transportation 2010 Spring Conference and Expo for improving all aspects of the paratransit service provided to the residents of Santa Rosa.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Calif. Bay Area agencies improve paratransit services

The Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority recently conducted a survey of its paratransit customers who reported that overall, services had improved over the last two years. In addition, the City of Alameda has launched a new paratransit shuttle.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Torrance Transit's 'Ambassadors' increase senior mobility

The program utilizes senior citizen volunteers who go through training to learn how to read maps and schedules, where Torrance Transit's lines go, the do's and don'ts of public transportation and the sensitivities of seniors and disabled riders.

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Paratransitby StaffApril 21, 2010

Daimler releases new Sprinter model

The Shuttle Van now joins the Cargo Van, Passenger Van and Chassis Cab.

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Busby StaffApril 20, 2010

UTA's Inglish highest paid in West region

UTA is in midst of a massive light and commuter rail expansion project, expected to add 70 miles of track by 2015.

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