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Paratransitby StaffOctober 21, 2009

INIT celebrates 10 year anniversary

Since 1999, when INIT was first established as an ITS provider on the North American market, it partnered with customers in more than 20 cities from New York City to Vancouver, Canada.

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Busby StaffOctober 21, 2009

NABI delivers artics to Big Blue

The new NABI articulated models include interior features for maximum comfort and convenience for all passengers, including seniors and those with disabilities. Each bus has 53 seats instead of the usual 40, and runs on clean compressed natural gas, which is 77 percent cleaner burning than diesel fuel.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 21, 2009

MARTA GM named ‘Woman of the Year’

Dr. Beverly A. Scott was recognized by the Atlanta chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) for serving as an outstanding leader and role model in the transportation industry and making significant contributions to the advancement of women and minorities during her 30-plus year career.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 21, 2009

D.C. Metro partners with crime prevention groups

Agency joins with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Crime Prevention Council, among others, for "Celebrate Safe Communities," a DOJ-supported initiative designed to spotlight crime prevention efforts and enhance public awareness of crime prevention.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 21, 2009

ABA lauds efforts against rogue operators

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) signed two bills, AB 636 and 951, passed by the California State Assembly, aimed at strengthening the penalties against charter bus companies and drivers who choose to ignore or violate safety and licensing laws.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 20, 2009

NTSB makes recs to curb sleep apnea

Recommendations call for FMCSA to identify and provide guidance for commercial drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Ricon ramp features reduced slope

Complies with all applicable ADA regulations and is designed for use by wheelchair users, the elderly, children and others.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 20, 2009

TLPA honors paratransit operator, driver of the year

Bridgewater, Mass.-based A&A Metro Transportation's President Thomas P. Arrighi was named "Operator of the Year," and Adepegba “Tony” Abiodun driver for Challenger Transportation of Gaithersburg, Md., was named the paratransit Driver of the Year.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 20, 2009

ACS to equip SamTrans with real-time arrival info

Specific signs will be equipped with an ADA-compliant audio component, allowing passengers with disabilities to hear what is being displayed on the sign intermittingly.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Trapeze equips Ohio paratransit service

Software is designed to help dramatically reduce driver wait times and no shows, as well as prevent same day cancellations. Application includes IVR Confirm, Callback and Cancel modules that enable clients to review trip bookings through a computerized voice system to confirm accuracy.

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