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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2014

King County Metro cuts will impact paratransit users

At the present time, human service organizations, along with King County Metro, are considering how best to get information in the hands of those who may be later impacted.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2014

As demand grows, B.C. paratransit looks to expand fleet

The transit system conducted a transportation service review that identified the need for a third handyDART service bus to meet the needs of seniors. The City of Powell River mayor said the service may need a fourth vehicle to meet demand.

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ProductsMay 22, 2014

Safety training DVD set

Transit & Paratransit Co.’s new training course, Safety Leadership, is designed to provide guidance for managers to influence safe driver behaviors.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2014

New W18 standards to provide increased safety for wheelchair passenger transport

In compliance with the new standards, Q’Straint has developed the QRT-360, the first retractor to meet the requirements.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2014

N.Y. taxi fee to improve wheelchair accessibility approved

Approximately 400 of the more than 13,000 yellow cabs now on city streets can accommodate wheelchairs. That number will rise to more than 7,500 by 2020.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2014

N.J. advocate appeals for curb-to-curb service

Says the service is necessary because existing township, county and private services are not adequately meeting the needs of seniors and people with disabilities in the community.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2014

Ask the Expert - Judi Bonilla, Travel Trainer

As a gerontologist, Bonilla, who works for San Diego-based We Get Around!, saw early on the benefits travel training can offer older adults.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2014

Why ridesharing is a way bigger deal for suburban seniors than urban millennials

Even if a community offers choices, such as paratransit services, they may fail to provide the responsiveness, flexibility, and independence desired by a retiring Baby Boomer generation.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2014

Las Vegas RTC donates paratransit buses to cash-strapped senior center

Delivered the first of the four vehicles to the North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center. The 12-passenger bus has a wheelchair lift and enough room onboard to transport motorized scooters and wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2014

MBTA extends National Express paratransit contract

The five-year base contract, with two one-year options, has a total value of more than $260 million.

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