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Nearly one-half (48%) of Americans say they would require an area to have good public transportation before they would consider moving there, according to a survey.
Read More →ITNAmerica, a service where participating seniors pay for rides from volunteer drivers using a pre-paid credit system, was held up as one example of the type of nonprofit service that can fill a need.
Read More →Study will include using Tiramisu Transit app to understand how real-time trip information and community dialogue can empower accessible travel.
Read More →Dozens of original products entered the competition. Quantum was one of only five innovations that were recognized.
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The new QRT-360 meets the Rehabilitation Engineering Assistive Technology Society of North American's newly revised WTORS standard for effective wheelchair securement well in advance of the 2015 deadline.
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The new product was developed by combining transportation insight, intelligent technology and a pioneering new approach to securement.
Read More →The money will be used to purchase new, previously unavailable vehicles and equipment. The funding is part of the agency’s Specialized Transportation Program, which was put in place to increase personal mobility for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Read More →Included new fixtures and more accessible stalls. The agencies will invest $2.2 million more over the next 18 months on station upgrades, including a new ADA-compliant passenger information display system.
Read More →ITNGreaterBoston, a program started in 2012, specializes in door-to-door, 24/7 transportation for seniors, and keeps costs down by covering 40% of the price of each ride. The other 60% comes from the users.
Read More →Greater Richmond Transit Co. is running out of funds to keep the program running. Demand for the service has spiked by 75% over the last 10 years.
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