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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2010

First Transit to manage Durham, N.C. fixed-route

First Transit also operates and manages the city's paratransit service with 54-vehicles, transporting more than 252,000 passengers annually.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Pace, Omnitrans extend First Transit contracts

Both extensions call for company to continue providing paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2010

GreenRide launches Flex-T software for paratransit

Flex-T, a Web-based paratransit and specialized transportation management program, helps agencies increase utilization, consolidate passenger trips, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and improve customer service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2010

N.Y. MTA considers MV-1 accessible SUVs for paratransit fleet

In a pilot program to diversify its mix of vehicles, MTA is looking at "purpose-built wheelchair accessible vehicles." The MV-1's upfront and maintenance costs would add up to less than that of a traditional paratransit bus, officials say.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2010

Calif. city adds first CNG paratransit vehicles

Equipped to accommodate 15 passengers, the buses feature El Dorado Aerotech bodies, are built on Ford F-450 chassis and include a fuel door micro switch to prohibit accidental drive-away.The buses also include new electronic destination signs.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Technology Helps Paratransit Services Go Lean

While 70 percent of respondents saw ridership increase, fewer plan to buy new vehicles next year and many have had to reduce service to meet tighter budgets. In many cases, software, mobile data terminals and other technologies are helping agencies streamline services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

Chicago’s Pace Bus receives $32M in state capital funding

Will help the agency to move forward with efforts to test green technology buses and paratransit vehicles such as hybrids and compressed natural gas (CNG), replace its radio system, and build a transit center.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Video: Springfield, Mo., upgrades paratransit fleet

Five new coaches feature low-floor front door entry ramps and updated exterior design. ARRA funds covered the purchase.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

Pa. receives $9M in FTA grants

PennDOT received $5 million to update systems to improve efficiency, mainly of paratransit services. SEPTA received $4 million to renovate intermodal facility.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Veolia to manage Ga. transit operations

Contract gives the company total responsibility for all aspects of Chatham Area Transit service, which includes 60 buses, two ferry boats, one streetcar and 26 paratransit vehicles.

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