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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2010

Ohio’s TARTA paratransit ops get new home

After a one-year delay, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority was able to secure the necessary funding to begin building a new paratransit operations facility this summer.

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ArticlesFebruary 9, 2010

Central Arkansas weathers recession with budgeting, stimulus funding

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.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

First Transit wins TriMet paratransit contract

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.

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Newsby 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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Newsby 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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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2009

INIT awarded contract with TriMet

In a two-and-a-half-year, $35 million contract, INIT will provide an advanced CAD/AVL system including on-board computers, mobile data terminals and an automatic passenger counting system. The contract covers 660 fixed route vehicles, 350 paratransit and 117 light rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Florida's StarMetro adds 14 paratransit buses

A grant from the FTA paid for the complete replacement of the 14 buses at a cost of approximately $1.02 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Mentor equips Central Texas paratransit service with ITS

System gives dispatchers the ability to see the exact location of all the vehicles under their care so they can quickly send the closest available driver to a new trip.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

D.C. Metro to review paratransit driver training

Will implement new pilot program in early 2010, which will integrate more interactive training techniques, emphasize service enhancements such as door-to-door service, EZ-Pay, and the use of GPS and other technology.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Laketran budget includes paratransit vehicle funds

Agency will not have to raise fares and will add 12 paratransit vehicles.

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