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NewsJuly 27, 2021

New York's MTA Marks ADA Anniversary, Touts Accessibility Upgrades

Throughout 2021 and 2022, the MTA expects to put more than 800 new buses into service with more flexible seating options in the priority and courtesy seating area designed to accommodate diverse customer needs.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Reinventing Paratransit: Expanding Services to Boost Safety, Accessibility

Moving toward more flexible, on-demand options, paratransit providers are working harder and smarter to find safer and more cost-efficient ways to meet rider’s mobility needs.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

House T&I Committee Introduces $547B Surface Transportation Bill

The proposal included $109 billion for public transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Q'STRAINT, BraunAbility Team to Accelerate Innovation in Wheelchair Accessibility

One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.

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NewsJune 2, 2021

Atlanta Completes Smart City Corridor

The Atlanta BeltLine project, which aims to redefine downtown Atlanta, now includes a communications network consisting of a multi-duct and fiber optic network system.

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NewsMay 21, 2021

MARTA Taps Transdev for Paratransit, ADA Eligibility Program

From a scheduling and dispatching perspective, Transdev will be managing 15,000 certified participants, who average 2,400 trips per day during the week.

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NewsApril 16, 2021

Calif.’s GET Unveils Expanded Transit Center

Golden Empire Transit teams with Stantec for the new facility to improve pedestrian and bus movement at California State University- Bakersfield’s campus.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

N.Y. MTA, City Partner to Accelerate Transit Accessibility Upgrades

The new zoning proposal incentivizes private developers to design their buildings to incorporate public station accessibility projects or build the improvements at nearby MTA stations.

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NewsMarch 26, 2021

RTA of Central Maryland Adds New Features to Boost Accessibility

Riders will be able to simplify travel with mobile ticketing through the agency’s Transit app, in addition to having free transfers and caps on fares.

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NewsMarch 15, 2021

MCTS to Add 15 Electric Buses from Nova Bus

The first 11 LFSe+ buses will run exclusively on the agency’s upcoming East-West Bus Rapid Transit line. Four additional vehicles will be used along regular routes.

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