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ArticlesMay 3, 2017

How Transit Agencies are Alleviating Demand for Paratransit Services

With ridership and costs up on systems around the nation, many are looking for ways to not only eliminate some of those costs, but also, in many cases, expand mobility for seniors and people with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

FTA taps nonprofit to lead mobility-on-demand innovation project

The initiative, which will be lead by the Shared-Use Mobility Center, will focus on helping recipients of FTA’s Mobility On Demand Sandbox program funding demonstrate innovative transportation solutions in 11 cities across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2017

Senior population growth impacts Laketran demand on Dial-a-Ride

Ridership has increased 14 percent over the last three years and has no sign of slowing down. The January 2017 ridership is up 12% over January 2016.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

U. of Md. expects to add 3 paratransit vehicles by spring semester

The increased vehicles come in part from a $383,847 state grant that was recently approved.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2016

2016 Paratransit Survey: Soaring Costs, Demand Remain Key Issues

Development of travel training programs to offset some demand continues growth, while taxi usage is steady.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2014

Texas city solves paratransit service issue

The former provider of the service, the Collin County Area Regional Transit, terminated service in Collin County in June 2013. The newly signed agreement between the city of Frisco, Texas and and Texoma Area Paratransit System will go into effect on Dec. 1.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

N.H. agency upgrades RouteMatch platform

Nashua Transit System is a public transportation provider offering fixed-route and demand-response services. The transit agency serves nearly 540,000 riders.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2013

2013 Paratransit Survey: Operators Continue to Grapple with Funding, Demand, Retention

Forty percent cite these factors as their top daily obstacles. Meanwhile, ridership continues to rise, with two-thirds of operators reporting increases.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Oklahoma State upgrades to RouteMatch system

Includes automated scheduling, dispatching, and routing abilities as well as trip optimization, reporting and an integrated platform built for expandable features.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

N.J.-based transit provides vital service for riders

The LINK service, which includes demand-response, modified fixed route and subscription service, provides its riders — 48 percent of whom are disabled — a crucial link to various activities, including medical visits, trips to the grocery store, or even jobs.

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