Quemuel Arroyo will support the development of more ADA accessible stations, in addition to the deployment of new technology solutions.
The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.
The funding, provided through FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, will help support nine planning projects in seven states.
The acquisition of Main Mobility further increases Fenton’s shares in the specialized mobility market and solidifies FENTON’s position as one of the leading Mobility Dealers in New York State.
The East Side Access project, which extends the LIRR from Queens to Grand Central, is scheduled for completion in 2022 and is expected to bring up to 160,000 additional commuters to this bustling transit area each day.
The three new streetcars are equipped with wheelchair lifts at the front and rear of each car. The agency also modified 12 of its streetcar line stops to be ADA compliant.
The document details the agency’s progress in four key areas: fiscal responsibility and operational accountability, ridership, safety and security, and creative partnerships.
The firm will provide architecture/engineering services for optimizing METRO’s bus routes and upgrading its vast network of bus stops and associated infrastructure.
The agency has won APTA's award for agencies providing 20 million or more passenger trips annually twice in the last five years.
The RideKC Navigator mobile app is a custom platform to help individuals with vision impairment or blindness navigate select transit stops.