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In addition to freezing CTA and paratransit fare increases for the next two years, the state is also in conversations with CTA aimed at decreasing the number of anticipated service reductions, ensuring that riders will continue to have reliable public transportation options.
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Group brought together youth with disabilities, parents and other family members, and representatives from the disability, transportation and youth communities.
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LIFE ElderCare’s VIP Rides program links senior citizens and non-seniors with disabilities with volunteers, who assist them in their transportation needs. The non-profit has worked with city paratransit programs since 2004.
Read More →Riders will receive an automated phone call the day before their trip with their pick-up time information rather than having to call rabbittransit the evening before for the information.
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The facility is scheduled for completion in November 2010.
Read More →Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority will receive $647,923 for an online transportation directory, a regional mobility management program and sub-regional alternative transportation services.
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With capital assistance from 5311(f) funding, the carrier acquired a total of five new MCI coaches this year. Coaches are equipped with satellite television, 110-volt outlets and wireless Internet.
Read More →The First Hill line will be the second modern streetcar line in Seattle following the Sound Lake Union Streetcar line, which opened December 2008.
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Discusses additional measures such as the establishment of performance requirements for enhanced roof strength, fire safety and emergency egress. Calls for safety improvements using technologies such as electronic stability control to prevent rollovers.
Read More →Under plan, states would be allowed to retain oversight if they can prove they are able to enforce federal safety rules.
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