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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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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

FTA funds 23 Priuses for San Jose, Calif. paratransit fleet

Officials say reduced fuel costs and emissions were a main selling point for replacing older sedans with an all-hybrid fleet. With 106 Priuses, the vehicles reportedly represent the largest fleet of its kind in the county.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

31 fired D.C. Metro paratransit drivers rehired

"Zero Tolerance" cell phone use policy conflicted with existing union contract.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Phoenix transit awarded $1M for paratransit

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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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> COTA holds job fair for new paratransit facility

The facility is scheduled for completion in November 2010.

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