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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2016

Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases first ever national transit map data

The national, openly available map of fixed-guideway and fixed-route transit service in America will allow the U.S. DOT to demonstrate the importance and role of transit in American society and to identify and address gaps in access to public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

Transdev receives Foothill Transit contract renewal

This month, the company will also assume operational responsibility for three routes formerly operated by LA Metro that traverse Pomona Valley. The entire system transports annual ridership of 14 million customers.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Calif.'s Tri Delta continues partnership with First Transit

Will partner to bring technology enhancements including new tablet computers on the paratransit buses, the addition of text and email passenger notification, and the ability to schedule paratransit trips online.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

Pa.'s CAT to survey paratransit users to improve rider access, experience

The committee developed the survey with assistance from the Disability Advocacy Support Hub, a project of the Disabilities Rights Pennsylvania, through a grant from the PA Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Wash. transit wants more seniors to benefit from fixed route

Only about 5% of riders on WTA’s fixed bus routes in Whatcom County are over 65. In contrast to senior’s relatively low ridership on fixed routes, more than 1,700 people over 65 use WTA’s paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2015

National Express wins Jackson, Miss. bus services contract

The $52 million contract to manage and operate JATRAN is the company’s first public transportation contract in Mississippi.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Calif. paratransit expands service

Added stops to its Downtown Shuttle Route. Additionally, seniors and ADA riders may now transfer, free of charge, to the fixed-route system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2013

Keolis to operate Las Vegas bus service

The five-year contract includes service along the resort corridor of Las Vegas Boulevard as well as the Deuce on the Strip as well as the Strip and Downtown Express routes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2012

N.C.'s PART board approves National Express contract

Services are scheduled to begin in December and will include management and operation of 42 vehicles, operating six days a week, as well as running 13 express and shuttle routes all across the Piedmont Triad.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Palm Tran ridership hits record

This is the fourth consecutive year that fixed-route ridership increased and the third consecutive year that new ridership records were set.

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