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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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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 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

Pilot program to offer free rides to paratransit customers

For a six month period starting July 1, CityBus will allow paratransit-eligible clients who possess a Santa Rosa Paratransit identification card to ride for free on any Santa Rosa CityBus fixed route bus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2010

Gap grant extension to continue paratransit pilot

The Alameda County (Calif.) Transportation Authority provided an extension on a grant to fund a paratransit pilot program that serves downtown Pleasanton. The popular service takes passengers to several stops including grocery stores.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

LYNX taps Trapeze for operations, paratransit capabilities

The operations management system for LYNX includes functionality that enables employee sign ups, dispatching of daily activities, timekeeping, yard management and workforce management.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

Azure Dynamics to supply hybrid-electric buses to King County paratransit fleet

StarTrans Bus provided the 22-foot shuttle bus bodies with a capacity of up to 12 seated passengers plus two wheelchair positions.

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