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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

AC Transit adding 36 MCI accessibility-friendly commuter coaches

Ultimately, the coaches will be the backbone of AC Transit’s efforts to eliminate commuter gridlock across three of the Bay Area’s most congested bridges.

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ArticlesDecember 10, 2019

Q&A with Greater Richmond Transit's travel trainer Kelsey Calder

The most important lessons I have learned are how to listen and how to trust.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

TransLink adding tactile, braille signage at bus stops

Will also be looking at developing a wayfinding technology pilot that will help customers better navigate the system using data sent directly to a phone or tablet.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksDecember 4, 2019

Why public transit needs accessibility advocates

It seems that transit has a love-hate relationship with advocates, and many disability community advocates feel the same way about transit. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Chicago region's transportation fails people with disabilities, seniors: Study

New report issued by the Metropolitan Planning Council makes 32 recommendations for improvement in eight different categories. 

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksNovember 20, 2019

Aiming to live and travel 'unimpeded' with a visual impairment

I was born with very poor eyesight, and by the time I turned 14, I traded in my poor eyesight for a long white cane and lessons in Braille.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2019

Pace's balanced budget includes ride-share pilots

The pilot projects will test service during overnight hours to help third-shift employees get to work.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2019

NY MTA 2020 budget, financial plan projected to save $1.6 billion

Proposal also includes $253 million in higher farebox revenue than projected in the July plan due to increased ridership across system.

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VideosNovember 18, 2019

A Phoenix Dial-a-Ride Customer Talks About Her Experience

Guadalupe Steele has been utilizing Dial-a-Ride for 13 years. She is disabled and cannot drive but is still active in her community.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Flint MTA's Rides to Wellness service increases ridership by 64%

The on-demand service offers same-day service, provided within a goal of 30 minutes.

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