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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2019

National Express wins 7-year Pace paratransit service contract

The agency will be providing 82 buses for the fleet and it is expected that we will hire approximately 150 drivers and 20 staff members.

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NewsMay 23, 2019

How a rural Colorado town helped boost mobility options for its citizens

Aging plains residents were struggling with remaining in their communities due to transportation challenges into Colorado Springs.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

MCI touts 'revolutionary accessibility' of commuter coach, battery-electric plans

Offers modern styling and rider comfort with passenger accessibility via a second door with a low-entry automatic ramp system.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

Roam Public Transit celebrates addition of new MCI D45 CRT coaches

The new model features an ergonomically designed spiral entryway, curb-level ramp, and second door that opens into a low-entry vestibule.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Tolar to build 125 bus shelters for Capital Metro

The non-advertising bus stop shelters will be 12 feet in length and provide weather-protecting radius roof and perforated metal walls.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

CCW becomes first to offer wheelchair charging station retrofits

The upgrade will be available to all types of buses. 

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 6, 2019

Transit Increases On-Demand Options for Wheelchair Users

While many have found success expanding mobility options for its paratransit clients, many agencies are now looking to provide that same level of service to those that need wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices.     

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Study finds philanthropists, nonprofits exclude people with disabilities

RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2019

MBTA teaming with TNCs to support more wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Companies, like Uber and Lyft, will receive a subsidy on a per-hour basis for every hour that wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for use.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

MCI completes production of first D45 CRT LE Commuter Coach

The coach offers modern styling and rider comfort along with a second door with a low-entry automatic ramp system.

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