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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

Boston's MBTA Marks Major Milestone in Daniels-Finegold Settlement

After 19 years of steady progress under the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the MBTA has met a substantial portion of its obligations, allowing the court-appointed independent monitor, Judge Patrick King, to conclude his oversight.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2025

New Flyer Honored as Employer of the Year for Disability Inclusion

The Alabama Governor’s Committee recognized New Flyer for its leadership in advancing disability employment, inclusive hiring, and community partnerships in Anniston.

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Transit Dispatchesby Claudia FolskaJune 25, 2024

Time for 'One-and-Done' Universal Transit Pass for People with Disabilities

Imagine trying to plan a weekend getaway and needing permission from some bureaucrat in your destination city’s transportation department to be able to get around easily and affordably.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 12, 2024

Inside May Mobility's Detroit AV Deployment

The “Accessibili-D” service aims to improve the quality of life for Detroiters who live with disabilities or are age 65 and older. The service will be available to select residents of Detroit starting June 20 and extending through 2026.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 6, 2024

Feds Award $7.8M in Grants to Help Connect People to Health Care, Critical Services

The grants support organizations that coordinate public transportation for underserved groups, allowing them to access healthcare, community services, education, and jobs by building partnerships among health, transportation, and human services providers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2023

FTA Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Transit Access for Older Adults, People with Disabilities

The funding is available through FTA’s Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) grant program.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2023

How One Supplier Found A Hidden Labor Force

PRIDE Industries now manufactures 46 parts for InterMotive — 24 cable assemblies and 18 mid- to high-volume PCBAs. About half of PRIDE Industries’ employees have a disclosed disability.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksFebruary 19, 2020

How high-tech tools can help improve transit access and accessibility

People with disabilities continue to list transportation as either the number one or number two barrier to employment and full social participation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

MCTS launches app to help blind, low-vision riders

Users of the Aira app receive one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2020

NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal S.C. bus crash

The Dec. 17 crash resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries.

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