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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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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2007

RouteMatch awarded R.I. paratransit contract

ITS contract valued at over $1.6 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2007

Laidlaw awarded Las Vegas paratransit contract

Three-year contract includes operation of more than 180 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2007

RouteMatch, Ontira align to distribute IVR solution

Alliance designed to increase accessibility for paratransit riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2006

Ontira selected to deliver ETAs to Edmonton paratransit customers

Solution to integrate with scheduling databases, MDTs

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2006

APTA focuses on customer service

Highlights from the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference general forum, which included presentations from Rick Ruddell, president/executive director of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority; Joyce Olson, CEO of Snohomish County (Wash.) Public Transportation Benefit Area Corp.; Kim Green, president of GFI Genfare; and Art Leahy, CEO of the Orange County (Calif.) Transportation Authority (OCTA).

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2006

Laidlaw wins Oceanside, Calif., paratransit contract

Laidlaw will provide all aspects of this 34-vehicle service including vehicle operations, road supervision and maintenance.

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