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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2024

GoDurham Focused on Growth, Sustainability as It Continues to Boost Service

With issues caused by the COVID pandemic now in the rearview mirror, the agency is focused on growing its ridership and goal to go 100% zero emissions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

California's SamTrans Expands Same-Day Paratransit Pilot

The same-day option is offered to Redi-Wheels ADA eligible customers on a space-available basis with no limits on the number of trips a passenger can request.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

Chicago Marks Grand Reopening of Green Line Station

The state-of-the-art station addresses a longstanding need for improved transit options on the Near West Side that benefits residents, supports local growth and job creation in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, and accommodates large crowds attending events at the nearby United Center.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2024

CCTA, Beep Launching AV Shuttle Service at Senior Community Site

With this launch, residents of the active senior Rossmoor 55-plus community can now take advantage of the free pilot shuttle program aimed at providing easy, stress- and emission-free transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2024

Chicago Updates All Stations Accessibility Program

The comprehensive plan was first unveiled in 2018 and is an evolving document that will be updated over time to reflect the ongoing planning, modernization, and construction work as envisioned by CTA’s capital program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Transdev Finalizes Dallas Mobility Management Services Contract

The contract includes overseeing all aspects of operations for DART’s ADA paratransit, microtransit, and rider assistance programs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2024

Amtrak Marks ADA Anniversary with Continued Accessibility Upgrades

Amtrak marked the anniversary of the landmark ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, by highlighting the company’s robust accessibility program and integrated approach to improve the travel experience — from trip planning, to purchasing tickets and the experience at stations, to equipment and on-board services.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJuly 16, 2024

Modernizing the Measurement of Value

The transit industry has both embraced and allowed the singular definition of value to be that of ridership. Ridership goes up somehow the industry did something great.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2024

App to Help Jacksonville Blind and Low-Vision Transit Users Navigate System

Anyone using JTA services will be able to access the Aira app for free and connect with a highly-trained visual interpreter to get them to their destination with more independence and efficiency.

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Transit Dispatchesby Claudia FolskaJune 25, 2024

Time for 'One-and-Done' Universal Transit Pass for People with Disabilities

Imagine trying to plan a weekend getaway and needing permission from some bureaucrat in your destination city’s transportation department to be able to get around easily and affordably.

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