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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

Two Calif. Central Valley cities select Proterra Catalyst zero-emission buses

San Joaquin Regional Transit District Tulare County's Porterville Transit plans to procure two Catalyst buses each.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Broward County reaches settlement with injured passenger's family

Despite being slowed by a rare spinal condition, the man was working at Goodwill Industries in 2012, when his wheelchair slipped off a lift that had been recalled as defective, but not repaired.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2015

Milwaukee County bus drivers end strike

Union leaders, though, say there are still a number of obstacles to reaching a new contract, with the biggest sticking point being the county’s plan to hire more part-time drivers, with fewer benefits than full-time drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2015

Milwaukee County bus drivers set to strike

The drivers’ union president said the strike will begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Both sides are set to meet with a mediator Tuesday for one last opportunity to reach a deal.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2015

Fla. paratransit driver fired for driving drunk, injuring customer

The driver was spotted driving poorly, before slamming his brakes, causing a 90-year-old passenger to fall to the floor. According to the arrest report, the driver's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2015

N.Y.'s CDTA adds a new school to its Universal Access program

The agreement with SUNY Polytechnic Institute includes additional service and new bus stops to be constructed along Fuller Road adjacent to the campus.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2015

KCATA close to taking over city's bus, paratransit services

According to a proposed, one-year contract between the city of Independence and the KCATA, the city will pay the KCATA $685,005 for those services. Independence estimates the management transfer will save the city about $100,000 a year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2015

Pa. paratransit users concerned about coming changes

The Westmoreland County Transit Authority is set to consolidate its paratransit system to one provider, National Express, which has some users worried about the future of its Senior Shared Ride Program.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2015

N.Y. legislators want to simplify paratransit recertification process

Under current law, the MTA requires a recertification every five years that entails paperwork, doctor visits and physical evaluations at Access-A-Ride offices, which keeps users from abusing the program according to the MTA.

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