From the category archives:

Accessibility

Metro Mobility hybrids hit the road

November 24, 2009

Metro Mobility, which serves people with disabilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area (MN), put 15 new hybrid vehicles into service.

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Google to add captions to YouTube videos

November 20, 2009

Google is launching a new feature that will automatically add text captions to many of the videos on YouTube, marking a major step toward making more videos accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired readers.

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New FTA report: Remote infrared audible signage pilot

November 18, 2009

The Federal Transit Administration has released Remote Infrared Audible Signage Pilot Program. RIAS is an orientation and mobility technology designed to eliminate barriers to accessibility.

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York to add voice response to paratransit

November 17, 2009

Rabbittransit, which operates in York (PA), plans to introduce an interactive voice response system for its paratransit customers.

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Metro can’t rule out another power failure

November 6, 2009

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has restored power after Wednesday’s system failure that knocked out many of the agency’s customer-related communications.

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United We Ride national dialogue starts today

November 2, 2009

For November 2-13, individuals can participate in the online United We Ride national dialogue. Participants may log into the website to submit, read, and rate ideas for increasing access to affordable and reliable transportation.

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SamTrans to offer real-time info

October 21, 2009

The San Mateo County Transit District (CA) will offer real-time information on the Internet, via telephone, and on dynamic message signs at major terminals.

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Hybrid cars may add fake vroom for safety

October 16, 2009

As safety experts worry that hybrids and electric cars may be too quiet, some manufacturers have sought out Hollywood sound-effects expertise.

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Metro launches tool to read web content aloud

October 6, 2009

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority introduced BrowseAloud, a tool that reads web content out loud.

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Free cell phones for Delaware paratransit customers

October 1, 2009

Delaware’s DART First State is giving free cell phones to its paratransit customers. The phones will have free airtime for two functions: calling DART customer service and calling 911.

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