First Transit snags TARC paratransit contract
First Transit, Inc., a private provider of transit management and contracting services, was recently awarded the paratransit contract for the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) in Louisville, KY.
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Report: People with disabilities still left behind
A report by The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and The Leadership Conference Education Fund documents the lack of funding, enforcement, and oversight of transportation programs that allow people with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in community life.
Feds approve $54.5 million for Fort Collins MAX BRT line
The Mason Corridor is a five-mile byway located near the heart of Fort Collins. It combines the MAX BRT corridor with a bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Via Metro unveils Primo Buses
VIA Metropolitan Transit has unveiled the first of its new vehicles that will be used to serve VIA Primo, the agency’s signature bus rapid transit service.
FMCSA conducting bus inspections across eastern states
The FMCSA and its state and local law enforcement partners are conducting safety inspections of motorcoaches, tour buses, school buses and other commercial passenger buses.
Occupy Oakland targets AC Transit
Occupy Oakland protesters are now targeting AC Transit, urging bus driver to honor expired transfers rather than make riders purchase an additional ticket.
MA congressman pushes increased tax benefits for transit riders
The Worcester Business Journal reports that U.S. Representative James McGovern is lobbying on Capitol Hill for increased tax benefits for mass transit riders.
SF transportation agency approves BRT plans
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency approved plans Tuesday for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route servicing the city’s Van Ness Avenue.
First Transit, MV Transportation awarded transit contracts
First Transit, Inc. was awarded the transit management contract for Sun Metro’s fixed-route service.
FMCSA offers multilingual bus safety checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled its multilingual Bus Safety Consumer Checklist.