She also discusses transit's role in communities around the nation, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.
The agency will operate GoDurham’s fleet of 53 vehicles with the addition of more than 60 new team members.
In her role, Jennifer Fehribach will oversee the operations and maintenance of the fixed-route bus, paratransit, and vanpool divisions.
The project will result in a visual map of the level of difficulty to traverse the area, especially for individuals who use a wheelchair or have limited mobility.
As part of an ongoing series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA Act, this RTC of Southern Nevada video celebrates it's Mobility Training Center.
The machines comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, featuring voice enabled technology, a headphone jack and braille keypads.
Paratransit providers face two key challenges as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak — they need to ensure the safety of passengers and reduce the anxiety they may feel in using the service, while retaining their experienced drivers to ensure they are available when normal operations resume.
The company's system utilizes a 4 step “Green Light” methodology that begins with a thorough decontamination of the vehicle using a true gas that is most effective in penetrating all areas.
The Mobility for All Pilot Program seeks to improve mobility options through employing innovative coordination of transportation strategies and building partnerships.
The new contractors will be responsible for employing the drivers, performing the maintenance of the buses, and other related services.