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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

MCI D45 CRT LE Commuter Coach joins 'March to U.S. Capitol'

First-ever, curb-level low-entry vestibule commuter coach design offers, ADA-compliant retractable ramp for mobility device users.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

LIRR Launches New Service for People with Mobility Issues

LIRR Care will serve as a customer assistance program for those who need an extra helping hand to navigate the railroad system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

Omaha Metro to add 18 35-foot New Flyer Xcelsior buses

The buses are also low-floor vehicles capable of “kneeling,” making the boarding process more convenient and fully accessible.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

Greater New Haven Transit launches paratransit mobile app

The app, provided by technology partner Routematch, is designed for Apple and Android devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

640K New Yorkers have no accessible rail station nearby, report says

Roughly half of the neighborhoods served by the NYC subway system – 62 out of 122 – lack a single accessible station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2018

GRTC announces first nationally-certified travel trainer

During GRTC’s pilot Travel Training Program, Kelsey Calder completed substantial course work and passed her final practicum in June 2018.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Capital Metro, partners to test autonomous vehicle tech

If testing goes well, a pilot service is expected to follow later this fall.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2018

NYC Transit hires first-ever accessibility chief

Tasked with overseeing and implementing initiative to expand accessibility to subway and bus customers, and improve paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

NYC Transit continues work to improve rail accessibility

The 86 St R project will add elevators and reconfigure station infrastructure — such as handrails, turnstiles and powered gates, Braille signage, and platform panels — for full accessibility.

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ArticlesMay 29, 2018

Q&A with Lane Transit District GM Aurora Jackson

Jackson speaks about the success of LTD’s BRT system and the changing face of the public transit industry as it increasingly looks to a “complete trips” mobility model.

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