Toronto gradually improves transit accessibility
Residents say the Toronto Transit Commission still has a long way to go before all transit is completely accessible for disabled passengers. Older stations and older vehicles pose problems.
Residents say the Toronto Transit Commission still has a long way to go before all transit is completely accessible for disabled passengers. Older stations and older vehicles pose problems.
New York's Access-a-Ride service costs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority $474 million per year. This year, the agency faces a $400 million shortfall.
Available in 45 languages, Transit in Google Maps also has accessibility features for persons who use screen readers or Braille displays.
With the nation in the grips of an economic downturn and Congress inching slowly toward resolution on other important bills, it’s beginning to look as if SAFETEA-LU will continue to be extended until Congress and the Obama administration can clear their slate and focus on finding a way to fund the bill.
Using $5.4 million in stimulus funding it received, the Central Arkansas Transit system purchased four paratransit vehicles and eight fixed-route buses. As a result, Executive Director Betty Wineland said that for the first time in more than 33 years, the agency will have no buses in its fleet that exceed the recommended 12-year retirement age.
The $137M contract includes the operation of 269 paratransit vehicles, as well as the management and operation of a centralized call center for reservations, scheduling and dispatch.
The new Transit Job Finder site allows job seekers to post resumes, receive job alerts and resource library access, while employers can search resumes and post jobs to fill key positions.
Organizations — and particularly mass transportation systems where many people pass through daily — need to be ready to combat and help prevent the further spread of both flu viruses this winter and spring, urges Clorox.
Only those living within three-quarters of a mile of Lorain County Transit’s remaining two fixed routes will still have service. The Chronicle Telegram talks with riders affected by the cuts.
Community program transports seniors, youth groups in the Washington County area using accessible 10-person van.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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