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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency, and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2024

California's SamTrans Adding Driver Barriers, Same-Day Paratransit Service

Many of the buses are used along SamTrans’ busiest route, the ECR, which runs along El Camino Real between Daly City and Palo Alto.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Partners to Make System More Accessible

Through this collaboration, PRT riders can now access the Aira app for free, connecting them with professional visual interpreters who provide essential real-time support.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2024

MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently use non-dedicated service providers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2024

New York City Transit Opens New Paratransit Assessment Center

The new center provides a more convenient assessment location for paratransit applicants who live or work in Manhattan and increases capacity across the system of AAR Assessment Centers that serve thousands of paratransit customers each month.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 1, 2024

Pierce Transit Pilots New Signage

New Accessible signs are being installed at seven bus stops that include braille, raised lettering, and large print.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 1, 2024

TRC Launches One Transit; Enters 132 Vehicle Partnership

The Routing Company is using their Pingo platform to enable their One Transit model and seamlessly integrate paratransit, microtransit, and fixed-route services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2024

New York Unveils $68B 2025-2029 Capital Plan

The Capital Plan includes targeted investments to rebuild, improve, and expand the MTA system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2024

MARTA Completes 1K New Bus Stop Amenities in 5 Years

The installations consist of bus shelters, standalone benches, and other seating options, and include trash cans and signs with service information at stops in the City of Atlanta, as well as Clayton, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 15, 2024

California, Ohio Agencies Team with TRC to Bring Increased Efficiency, Expanded Mobility

After finding significant success, CTS, FAST, and their supplier partner TRC have earned one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Mobility.

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