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Categories: Electric Vehicles, Incentives/Grants, Operations, Paratransit
Chicago's Pace Awarded $1 Million for Electric Paratransit Vehicles

Pace receives $1 million in Community Project Funding to bring more electric paratransit vehicles into their fleet, increasing options for accessible...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10237831/pace-awarded-1-million-for-electric-paratransit-vehicles
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Pittsburgh Looks to Raise Fares, Cut Service Due to Budget Constraints

If approved by PRT's board next week, the agency would begin soliciting public feedback on March 31 and hold three public hearings in April, May, and June...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237737/pittsburgh-looks-to-raise-fares-cut-service-due-to-budget-constraints
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Technology
Pennsylvania's CATA Fuels Innovation with Propane Autogas

A look at how the agency streamlined fueling and reinvested cost savings into services for the community.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237404/pennsylvanias-cata-fuels-innovation-with-propane-autogas-1
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Technology
METRO Launches Public Transit & Technology Exchange Event

Formerly known as the Transit Bus Exchange (TBX), the name of the event has been updated to better reflect today's ever-evolving public transit environment,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10237045/metro-launches-public-transit-technology-exchange-event
Categories: Paratransit
Transit Plus Pilot Service Expanded for Last-Minute Rides

Milwaukee County Transit System is expanding its Transit Plus Same Day pilot program, which is expected to last until fall 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236810/transit-pus-pilot-service-expanded-for-last-minute-rides
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail, Zero Emissions
RATP Dev Mobility Report Shares Compass for 2030

The company's decision to focus on 2030 reflects the urgency of the challenges ahead and its commitment to delivering pragmatic, actionable solutions that...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236806/ratp-dev-mobility-report-shares-compass-for-2030
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
Biz Briefs: AECOM, Aira, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236770/biz-briefs-aecom-aira-and-more
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Rail, Technology
Seattle's ORCA Updates  Regional Day Pass Fare

The price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and enhances convenience for customers who use multiple transit services in a single day.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236644/seattles-orca-updates-regional-day-pass-fare
Categories: Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
Study Addresses Mobility Needs for AAPI Older Adults

AAPI older adults face a variety of challenges — including language and cultural barriers, anti-Asian hate, accessibility, and traffic safety — that might...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236536/study-addresses-mobility-needs-for-aapi-older-adults
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit
IndyGo Taps MV Transportation for Acess Paratransit Services

Contract services will start March 1, and will cover an initial period of three years, with two additional one-year options.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10236460/indygo-taps-mv-transportation-for-acess-paratransit-services
Categories: Paratransit
MTM Launches Wanda in St. Louis

Wanda is coming to St. Louis to help seniors and individuals with disabilities secure reliable transportation and remain independent.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235970/mtm-launches-wanda-in-st-louis
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
Ballot Measure Kicks Nashville’s Multimodal Plan into High Gear

Six years after a bill was soundly defeated by voters, the recently passed $3.1 billion “Choose How You Move” initiative will utilize a half-cent sales tax...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235620/ballot-measure-kicks-nashvilles-multimodal-plan-into-high-gear
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit
Montreal Transferring Paratransit Minibus Service to External Partners

Currently, taxi industry partners already handle 90% of paratransit trips. Transferring the remaining 10% of trips — those delivered by minibuses — to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235599/montreal-transferring-paratransit-minibus-service-to-external-partners
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Technology
Troman Industries Inc. to License, Sell Collins Aerospace Commercial Ground Vehicle Assets

The strategic move allows Troman to further expand its market presence in the transit bus industry.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235442/troman-industries-inc-to-license-sell-collins-aerospace-commercial-ground-vehicl
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit
Washington's C-TRAN Ridership Grows for 3rd Year in a Row

Overall, ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels for C-TRAN and other transit agencies.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235438/washingtons-c-tran-ridership-grows-for-3rd-year-in-a-row
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety
Ohio’s COTA to Waive All Transit Fares During Extreme Temperatures

Fares will be waived for the remainder of each day in which the heat or cold advisory or warning is declared. This applies to COTA’s fixed-route bus...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10235242/ohios-cota-to-waive-all-transit-fares-during-extreme-temperatures
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Florida Association Program to Promote Public Transit Statewide

The multimedia, multi-pronged effort will raise awareness of transit’s ability to provide greater mobility for Floridians.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234621/florida-association-program-to-promote-public-transit-statewide
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Paratransit, Technology
Biz Briefs: Connectpoint, FlixBus, Masabi, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234578/biz-briefs-connectpoint-flixbus-masabi-and-more
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Technology
Biz Briefs: Zonar, May Mobility, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234093/biz-briefs-zonar-may-mobility-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
FTA Report Finds Public Transit Ridership Up 17% Nationwide in 2023

The increase reflects more Americans choosing to take buses, subways, light rail, and other modes to travel to work, school, services, and weekend...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10234056/fta-report-finds-public-transit-ridership-up-17-nationwide-in-2023
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Operations, Paratransit, Suppliers
Michigan's The Rapid Welcomes First Fully-Electric Vehicles

New electric vehicles are joining The Rapid’s Go!Bus paratransit fleet in Grand Rapids Michigan.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233977/the-rapid-welcomes-first-fully-electric-vehicles-to-gobus-fleet
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Operations, Paratransit, Suppliers
Michigan's The Rapid Welcomes First Fully-Electric Vehicles

New electric vehicles are joining The Rapid’s Go!Bus paratransit fleet in Grand Rapids Michigan.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10233977/the-rapid-welcomes-first-fully-electric-vehicles-to-gobus-fleet
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit
Forest River Announces Management Updates

Effective immediately, Forest River Inc. will be led by co-CEOs and a CFO, allowing the company to continue its commitment to delivering products and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233982/forest-river-announces-management-updates
Categories: Management, Paratransit
RIPTA Extends 'RIde Anywhere' Paratransit Pilot Program

Under the RIde Anywhere Pilot Program, qualified Rhode Island residents can request curb-to-curb service for locations within the state that are outside of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233374/ripta-extends-ride-anywhere-paratransit-pilot-program
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10233073/mbta-teams-with-spare-to-automate-paratransit-service
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit
Detroit Chief Announces Departure

Michael Staley, first came to DDOT in June 2022 with a single mission: to lead and fix the city’s terribly broken paratransit system, which was plagued by...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232938/detroit-chief-announces-departure
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
WMATA Budget Proposal Includes Open Payment, Adopts Better Bus Plan

The agency is also calling for longer weekend hours; targeting service increases on the Red, Silver, and Yellow passenger rail hours and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232929/wmata-budget-proposal-includes-open-payment-bus-redesign-adoption
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit
Ohio's SARTA Approves Revised Budget to Tackle Shortfall

The first resolution revises the 2024 revenue and capital budget from $33 million to $29.9 million and reflects a $994,511 shortfall in sales tax revenue,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232851/ohios-sarta-approves-revised-budget-to-tackle-shortfall
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
San Diego Hires Firm to Advance Equity in Transit Policy Making

To complete this work, Keen Independent Research will assess MTS’ current service delivery and collect input from riders, other local residents, and employees.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232617/san-diego-hires-firm-to-advance-equity-in-transit-policy-making
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
Biz Briefs: Equans, Alstom, Clean Energy, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news in Indiana, Los Angeles, and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232610/biz-briefs-equans-alstom-clean-energy-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety
California's SamTrans Adding Driver Barriers, Same-Day Paratransit Service

Many of the buses are used along SamTrans’ busiest route, the ECR, which runs along El Camino Real between Daly City and Palo Alto.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232547/californias-samtrans-adding-driver-barriers-same-day-paratransit-service
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Thomas to Succeed Scorey as President/CEO at Keolis North America

David Scorey will join the Keolis North America board as a non-executive director where he will advise Keolis’ senior leadership team across the region as...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232543/brad-thomas-to-succeed-david-scorey-as-president-ceo-at-keolis-north-america
Categories: Paratransit
DART Celebrates 50 Years of Paratransit in Delaware

The Delaware Administration for Specialized Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first paratransit trip, becoming the nation’s first...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232410/dart-celebrates-50-years-of-paratransit-in-delaware
Categories: Bus, Paratransit
Micro Bird to Open Facility in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

The company confirmed the purchase of the Nova Bus facility, where it plans to build both electric and non-electric versions of its current bus products.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232185/micro-bird-to-open-facility-in-plattsburgh-n-y
Categories: Paratransit
TARPS Rebrands to TARTA Move

TARTA is rebranding their paratransit division as TARTA Move to bring all of their services under the same umbrella.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10232126/tarps-rebrands-to-tarta-move
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit

He is best known as the founder of Forest River Inc., and the man who in 2005 sold Forest River to famed investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231819/forest-river-announces-passing-of-founder-peter-liegl
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
Pittsburgh Partners to Make System More Accessible

Through this collaboration, PRT riders can now access the Aira app for free, connecting them with professional visual interpreters who provide essential...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231566/pittsburgh-partners-to-make-system-more-accessible
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit
San Antonio's VIA Names New President/CEO

Jon Gary Herrera will succeed Jeffrey C. Arndt as president and CEO at VIA, beginning Jan. 4, 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231440/san-antonios-via-names-new-president-ceo
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
MBTA, AlphaRoute Hit 1M Optimized Trips on Paratransit System

Boston MBTA’s The Ride pioneered the use of TNCs in paratransit back in 2016. Since then, the agency has been a reference nationwide on how to efficiently...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231425/mbta-alpharoute-hit-1m-optimized-trips-on-paratransit-system
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit
Sacramento RT Transitioning Microtransit to Shared-Use Mobility Service

Launching on Jan. 2, SacRT Flex aims to prioritize eligible riders with the greatest transportation needs such as persons with disabilities, low-income...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10231098/sacramento-rt-transitioning-microtransit-to-shared-use-mobility-service
Categories: Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
California's FAST Scales Partnership with Routing Company

Since launching its partnership with TRC in mid-2023, FAST has moved over 35,000 passengers, demonstrating the rapid success of its service model.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230995/californias-fast-scales-partnership-with-routing-company
Categories: Management, Paratransit
Florida's Palm Tran Provides Emergency Transportation in During Hurricane Milton

While South Florida was out of the main path of the cyclone, the storm was large enough to threaten increased rain, wind, tornadoes, and the possibility of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230958/floridas-palm-tran-provides-emergency-transportation-in-during-hurricane-milton
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit
New York City Transit Opens New Paratransit Assessment Center

The new center provides a more convenient assessment location for paratransit applicants who live or work in Manhattan and increases capacity across the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230932/new-york-city-transit-opens-new-paratransit-assessment-center
Categories: Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Ionia, Michigan's Dial-a-Ride Electrifies Fleet

With its mission to provide timely bus transportation that enables its customers to function comfortably away from their homes and maintain their freedom...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230590/ionia-michigans-dial-a-ride-electrifies-fleet
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
The Routing Company Product Update Adds 7 New Features

The major product upgrade follows two recent paratransit-specific upgrades announced in September, underscoring TRC’s ongoing commitment to product...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230542/the-routing-company-product-update-adds-7-new-features
Categories: Paratransit
OCTA Awards $42 million to Help Cities Meet Transit Needs

Orange County Transportation Authority allocates up to $43.5 million to help fill gaps in communities’ transportation needs.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10230142/octa-awards-42-million-to-help-cities-meet-transit-needs
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
Denver's RTD sees customer, community survey improvements

In August, customers were asked to complete the intercept survey and provide their feedback while riding RTD’s buses and trains, and the results were shared...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229590/denvers-rtd-sees-customer-community-survey-improvements
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
Mobility Center Unveils How Communities are Using Technology to Improve Transportation

Transactional data specifications can be used to help dial-a-ride and ADA paratransit services seamlessly connect systems in order to make requesting a trip...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10229086/mobility-center-unveils-how-communities-are-using-technology-to-improve-transpor
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228701/the-significance-of-managing-workforce-cultural-diversity-in-the-public-transit-workplace
Categories: Paratransit, Technology
TRC Unveils 9 Pingo Upgrades to Simplify Paratransit Operations and More

The enhancements introduce nine new features, designed to significantly elevate the experience for dispatchers and call center reservationists, while...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10228634/trc-unveils-9-pingo-upgrades-to-simplify-paratransit-operations-and-more


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