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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 8, 2008

Paratransit Providers Tap Technology to Meet Increasing Demand

Software programs figured prominently in this year's survey results as operators across the U.S. moved to accommodate sharp upticks in ridership on shrinking budgets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

RLI Transportation to offer paratransit coverage

Coverage options will target public transit agencies, not-for-profit corporations and for-profit private companies whose vehicles provide assistance to people with varying degrees of specialized transportation needs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

March Networks wins Las Vegas transit contract

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is using March Networks' mobile video surveillance on more than 190 of its buses and paratransit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

Trapeze awarded Knoxville contract

KAT will use the new technologies to manage approximately 120 buses ranging from paratransit vans, propane-powered neighborhood service vehicles, rubber-tire trolleys, and 30-, 35- and 40-foot buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

Hattiesburg, Miss. buys 3 paratransit buses

Mayor Johnny DuPree announced that with help from the Federal Transit Authority, the city of Hattiesburg, Miss., purchased three new buses for its paratransit services as well as a new service truck.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2008

MV wins southern California contract

Will operate and maintain commuter and paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2008

Measure B funds Oakland paratransit program

Oakland, Calif.-based AC Transit and BART announced that they will use Measure B funds to implement new projects over the next two years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2008

South Florida transit system wins CTAA award

Broward County Transit (BCT) was named the 2008 Urban Community Transportation System of the Year for its efforts in improving service to its paratransit customers and serving the community by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA).

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2008

Baltimore paratransit service wins Veolia award

Honored for efforts in sustainable development.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2007

Despite Challenges, Paratransit Providers Find Ways to Improve Service

Demand for paratransit services will continue steady growth as the population ages and baby boomers begin to deal with mobility issues. With diminishing sources of funding, transit agencies are looking for innovative ways to balance the demand for service with the rising costs of operation.

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