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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Greenwich, N.Y. van service sees growth

Community program transports seniors, youth groups in the Washington County area using accessible 10-person van.

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Busby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Kustom Seating taps new president

Keith N. Nippes, who most recently served as president/COO of Ultimate North America Transportation Equipment LLC, will take over, while Founder Joseph Lazzara continues in his role as CEO.

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New Mobilityby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Md.'s Mobility Paratransit revises services, policies

The MTA introduced two major changes: upgrading its curb-to-curb service to door-to-door service and greater enforcement of its no-show policy.

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Busby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Hill Int'l acquires TRS Consultants

San Ramon, Calif.-based TRS provides civil engineering, program management, construction management and information technology services primarily to the transportation and infrastructure market.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> County centralizes paratransit service, rebids contracts

Broward County, Fla., faced a $109 million budget deficit. By rebidding contracts with van companies and establishing a centralized call center and dispatch system, officials hope to save $8 million.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

RouteMatch partners with Ontira for real-time info

Software integration will provide 24/7 access to trip information over the telephone. Additionally, customers will be proactively notified about upcoming trips through telephone and/or email/SMS.

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Busby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

WAAV, REI partner for onboard Wi-Fi service

The two-year agreement will include efforts to market onboard Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity solutions for charter buses and motorcoaches. WAAV's AirBox Transit Edition is a ruggedized router that provides connections for passengers and vehicle data to fleet operators.

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Railby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Alstom to supply automatic train control to Santiago, Chile

The Urbalis solution will significantly increase train frequency and transport capacity while ensuring optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort, according to Alstom.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Seattle seniors have hard time with ORCA switch

There are only two places in King County where seniors can go for discounted fare passes, while the disabled must report to Metro headquarters, because their passes require photographs and other computer equipment that's only available there.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Texas agency to make 360 stops more ADA friendly

The project will be in two phases. The first calls for improving 182 bus stops at a cost of $1.3 million, with completion expected by May.

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