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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 1, 2023

Latinos In Transit Opens Leadership Academy 2024 Application Period

Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2020

Denver RTD's fare discount enrollment exceeds 4,600 in 7 months

Provides a 40% discount to riders ages 20 to 64 and whose gross household incomes are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2020

TriMet low-income fare program helps man leave 'criminal life' behind

Agency has partnered with dozens of non-profits, social service agencies, colleges and universities to expand access to program.

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ArticlesNovember 27, 2019

Progressive rural transit services offer lessons in mobility, access for all

Following four case studies demonstrate the breadth and creativity of rural transit and the leadership of visionary transit managers.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Study finds philanthropists, nonprofits exclude people with disabilities

RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

IndyGo, 5 more agencies to receive mobility-on-demand innovation assistance

The Shared-Use Mobility Center, in partnership with the FTA, will provide resources to aid development of mobility-on-demand projects from around the country.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2016

Community Transit awards surplus vans to nonprofits

Twelve non-profit groups from Snohomish Country, Wash. will be able to provide more than 26,000 trips to foster children, the homeless, disabled veterans and low-income residents due to the agency's Van GO program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2014

S.D. paratransit looks to nonprofits for support

The Sioux Falls City Council created a task force to help the city and nonprofit organizations, including the AARP, figure out how they can support Sioux Area Metro in providing rides for those in need. The agency spends nearly half of its $7 million annual budget on paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2012

Nonprofit offers discounted accessible vehicles

Because Destinations Mobility is part of a nonprofit, the staff can sell used and new vans from $7,500 to $50,000, depending on the model, modifications and mileage.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

San Diego man plans paratransit service

Founder of a nonprofit is applying for grant funds to start a free backcountry bus service for seniors and residents with disabilities. The nonprofit used $138,000 in FTA grants to order two buses with plans to put them into service in January.

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