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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2015

ADA Paratransit Eligibility Moving Toward a More Holistic Approach

Since its initial publication in 2003, Easter Seals Project ACTION’s “Determining ADA Paratransit Eligibility: An Approach, Recommendations and Training Materials,” has been the primary resource for agencies that assess individual applications for paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

4ONE unveils new Q'POD ADA securement system

The newly redesigned Q’POD by 4ONE has an automotive-quality height-adjustable shoulder belt. The new seatbelt’s sliding mechanisms operate just like those in most cars and gives the wheelchair occupant three inches of up/down movement, which provides greater comfort for varying passenger heights and wheelchair styles.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

Q'Straint's automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station brought to market

Now available for buses and other transportation companies, the Quantum's self-securement process takes less than 25 seconds, and does not require the driver to leave his or her seat to help.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Detroit's M-1 taps Czech supplier for streetcars

The value of the contract with the Inekon Group is expected to be approximately $30 million for six separate custom coaches that will feature both regulatory compliance and customer comfort.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2014

Las Vegas' RTC opens Mobility Training Center

The center will teach residents how to use the RTC fixed route transit services safely and will provide them with the confidence necessary to travel independently.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2014

Mobility Ventures exhibiting accessible MV-1 models at BusCon

Company is showcasing two models of the MV-1 — its standard DX model and its new LX luxury model. The vehicles, both of which meet or exceed the vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, can be seen at Booth #501.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2014

Chicago RTA highlights accessibility of region's transit systems

Commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

Will Uber service customers with disabilities?

A lawsuit filed by three mobility-impaired plaintiffs from San Antonio and Houston claims that Uber and Lyft have violated ADA laws by failing to provide a way for wheelchair users to take advantage of their services.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2014

Chicago's Metra allowing customization of email alerts

The new "Customize Your Commute" program will allow riders to individually choose when to receive email service alerts and give them the option to sign up for a variety of other emails about specialized topics.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2014

Lane Transit District employs innovation to bolster accessibility

Eugene, Ore.-based agency believes all customers have the right to travel throughout the community on public transit, which is a major reason it began retrofitting buses with lifts in the early 1980s.

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