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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Digital technology helps vision impaired navigate London subway

The Wayfindr uses beacon technology to guide vision impaired people through and around urban environments using their smartphones.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2015

Calif.'s Omnitrans adding 15 New Flyers featuring audible turn signals

The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

MBTA may partner with Uber, Lyft for paratransit

MBTA is running a six-month pilot program for 124 patrons with disabilities allowing them to pay for private taxis using an MBTA debit card, which they may expand for use on other ride-hailing platforms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

SEPTA celebrates modernized, ADA accessible rail station

Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the Wayne Junction transit rail station has been a fixture in North Philadelphia since it was opened by the Reading Railroad in 1881.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

Texas paratransit agency lays off 59 as company loses state contract

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission canceled its three-year contract with TAPS Thursday morning, stating the transit company would no longer provide services for their Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation riders.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

MV-1 at BusCon

The MV-1 redefines accessible transportation with a built-in side-entry power ramp, ample head room, and seating for up to five, which includes the ability to safely accommodate two wheelchair users at a time.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Spirit of Liberty

The company’s patented technology offers an angled entranceway while exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:6 ramp slope for passengers in need of extra assistance and wheelchair accessibility.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Quantum

Quantum lets wheelchair and scooter passengers board the bus or train, position their chair and simply push a button to secure themselves in a stable and safe rear-facing position in under 25 seconds.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Titanium wheelchair lift

The new Titanium S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts provide a space-saving footprint and lasting value. The lifts’ designs comply with all applicable ADA and FMVSS regulations and include many exclusive best-in-class features.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Proposed fare increase could strap neediest Fla. county residents

Manatee county officials are proposing increasing its Handy Bus paratransit services from $2 to $3 each way, as well as proposing rate increases for transportation disadvantaged services and veterans transportation.

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