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Connecthings launches pilot program bringing Capital Metro bus information to people who are blind or visually impaired in Austin

Connecthings, an urban tech company, launched a pilot program to deliver real time Capital Metro bus schedule and service alert information to riders who are blind or visually impaired. The program, which began March 12 and is running for 60 days at 16 Capital Metro bus stops across downtown Austin, was developed in partnership with […]

Approach low-floor in tiers

By Ryan Lamb When paratransit operators’ interest and desire for low-floor accessible transit runs high, and “would if only they could” work them into the fleet, they are often hesitant to make the investment strictly as a matter of price. It’s a lot to pay to essentially carry the same number of passengers, they reason, […]