The supplies are arriving at various U.S. distributions centers to be closer to those locations where they are needed most.
The transit agency has been using borrowed buses after fleet was destroyed in fire.
Delivered the first of the four vehicles to the North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center. The 12-passenger bus has a wheelchair lift and enough room onboard to transport motorized scooters and wheelchairs.
Collaborative project salvaged historic Bush Stadium seating and repurpose them as benches at bus stops, dubbed the PUPstop program
New scholarship will be known as the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Business Member/Janie Wulkan Memorial Scholarship, in honor of his wife who died last summer.
Criteria in the competitive application process include showing a demonstrated need, explaining how rides are currently handled, and estimating the number of annual trips a van would provide.
Assembled on a durable Freightliner S2 chassis and featuring an optimized rear suspension package, the M1235 offers a smooth ride built for the long haul and is equipped with a Cummins ISB 220 engine and Allison B210 transmission.
With only two part-time staff members, the Ride Partners team relies heavily on volunteers and provided approximately 9,000 trips last year.
The new van will be used to transport veterans to Fort Wayne VA hospitals, appointments at medical treatment centers, and local activities and events.
Over the past several years, ABA has made it a priority to give something back to the Marketplace host region community by selecting a worthy charitable cause.