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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

NYC Transit launching town halls to discuss system modernization

The Fast Forward Plan includes goals such as installing new signal and track infrastructure for subways and accelerating accessibility.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Millage to fund TheRide services in 3 counties extended

Will enable agency to preserve expanded fixe- route bus service levels, as well as the improved transit services for seniors and persons with disabilities, approved in 2014.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2018

Collins Bus lands $26M NYC Transit paratransit bus order

The 400 buses purchased will be built to NYCT’s custom specifications on a Ford F350 chassis.

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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 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 28, 2018

L.A. County awards paratransit contract to MV Transportation

The contract has extended MV Transportation's partnership with Los Angeles County into its second decade.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Calif.'s BBB partners with Lyft to transform Dial-A-Ride program

The new service, called MODE, will improve curb-to-curb and door-through-door transportation.

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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 11, 2018

ABQ RIDE ads 44 Glavals for Sun Van paratransit service

Just like more recent models of Sun Vans, the new Glaval models still carry up to 14 riders, with room for as many as three wheelchair passengers.

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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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