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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

N.H. seeks more funds for paratransit

COAST bus service asked communities to contribute more in funds as demand for an Americans with Disabilities Act requirement for door-to-door pickup has increased by approximately 50% per year over the past few years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Denver RTD increases railcar entry space for wheelchairs

The entry space on its FasTracks commuter-railcar will be increased by a foot to prevent wheelchairs from becoming stuck in the space as cars prepare to leave the station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2012

Canadian city puts 90-day hold on fare hike for disabled

The city’s fare policy change will require people with mobility devices and the visually impaired, who have a card from the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, to pay full fare on city transit buses. Right now, cardholders can ride them for free.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2012

Mich. seniors lose transit service

The Muskegon City Commission voted to end its senior transit program on Dec. 31 due to a reduction in funds. The city had already extended the program by six months.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

L.A. Metro launches ‘Riders Club’ for seniors

Agency staff members visit senior citizen centers around Los Angeles County to teach older adults about the benefits of public transit and familiarize them with local transportation options, whether it be Metro, Foothill Transit, local Dial-A-Ride or one of the other municipal operators.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Calif. agency adds smart cards for paratransit

Under the New Freedom Taxi Voucher Program, the Federal New Freedom Grant funds the Taxi Voucher Program, which recently received approval for a two-year extension. The Taxi Voucher Smart Card will replace current paper coupon books.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

N.M. disabled find fault with paratransit

Santa Fe Ride customers complained to the Santa Fe Transit Advisory Board that the transit program is mismanaged, and forces unreasonable restrictions and rules on its riders. Attendees also asked about training for drivers on working with disabled clients.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2012

RouteMatch to equip Canada paratransit

Will improve the City's GoBus Accessible Transit operations through expanded advanced intelligent transportation technologies. Enhancements include a recently launched customer web portal and Interactive Voice Response.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2012

Ind. provider puts ads on buses to fund extended service

Porter County Aging and Community Services partnered with Clean Zone Marketing to put ads on its V-Line buses in an effort to extend its hours of service. The money from the ads will help pay for fuel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2012

N.H. service awarded $90K in 5310 funds

Tri-County Communication Action Program will expand its Dial-a-Ride service by three hours a day and offer free bus service for out-of-town day trips to seniors.

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