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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Fla.’s LYNX lands grant to upgrade paratransit buses

Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority received $3.36 million from the FTA for vehicle upgrades. The funding will pay for up to 42 new vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Pa. transit mulls swipe cards for seniors

The Luzerne County Transportation Authority may issue swipe cards to senior citizens to prevent bus drivers from being able to manipulate ridership totals. The move is a response to allegations that drivers are counting "ghost riders" to increase state funding.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

10 great cities for wheelchair users

Cities ranging from Lubbock, Texas to Seattle were noted for their accessible transit services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Calif. county extends Veolia contract

The new five-year contract began July 1, 2012 and has two one-year options.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

DART paratransit driver fired after crash

The transit agency released video that shows the driver was not using a cellphone and was looking straight ahead at the time of the collision. The driver had a good safety record and more than 11 years of experience.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus extends Trapeze contract

Will include a comprehensive transit asset management solution to better track and maintain its fleet.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

N.C. paratransit struggles with senior rider increase

The number of senior paratransit riders using mobility devices — especially wheelchairs — has risen drastically over the last five years and will continue to rise, further challenging local systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Fla.’s Palm Tran selects Metro Mobility for paratransit

Company said it would save the county $16.7 million over five years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

TransLink reverses decision to end taxi program

The original decision grew out of discussions on how to meet growing demand for custom transit services. The goal was to redirect funding from TaxiSaver to improve these services. However, customer feedback indicated that TaxiSaver provides a valuable service to those in need and is integral to making the transit system accessible.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Houston man outfits bus to help disabled vets

Founded a nonprofit organization to fund the outfitting of a large recreational vehicle into transportation for veterans in wheelchairs.

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