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Transportation for Employment, a program of the City of Phoenix and The Community Forum, subsidizes 75 percent of a one-way taxi fare up to $15. Any individual, who due to his / her disability is unable to safely use Phoenix's bus service is eligible. Participants can choose a transportation service from a list of participating transportation providers. For more information, call (602) 223-4103.
Van Tran of Tucson, Inc. provides public transportation services to persons who are qualified under the ADA in Tucson, Arizona. Van Tran has been in operation for over 10 years and is proud of its high customer satisfaction rates.
Easy Lift Transportation is located in Santa Barbara, California and offers several transportation services, such as Dial-a-Ride, Loner Vehicle Program, Riders Club, Mobility Training, and many more. In addition, the site contains several helpful links for the disabled, seniors, and general transportation. For more information or to make a reservation, you can visit their site or e-mail at easylift@rain.org, or contact Easy Lift Transportation, 423 Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 568-5114.
Tri-City Para-Transit Program provides accessible transportation services to residents of Fremont, Newark and Union City, California. Enrollment is required to utilize this service. For more information, call (510) 494-4540.
Chicago Disability Transit, founded and operated by people with disabilities, provides paratransit services in Chicago. Chicago Disability Transit serves the greater Chicago area and will operate on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis. Charges for this service will be based on a fee-for-service rate structure. Both accessible vans and service cars are available for transportation. Reservations are taken during standard business hours and must be made at least one business day in advance. To reserve a ride with Chicago Disability Transit, please call (312) 335-1244. For corporate rates for organizations serving people with disabilities, please contact Michelle Dacy at (630) 653-9815.
Pace offers pre-arranged curb-to-curb service and dial-a-ride service for people with disabilities. Certification is required prior to riding. For more information, call (847) 364-PACE (7223) or (847) 364-5093 (TTY).
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Reduced Fare Program offers people with a certifiable disability the RTA Reduced Fare Card, which enables them to travel on the accessible transportation services, serving the Chicago area for a reduced rate. The 30-day card, which cost $35 can be used on CTA, Pace and Metra transportation vehicles. Riders must first complete an application to be signed by their physician. For more information, call (312) 917-0700.
Detroit MetroLift Paratransit Service is available throughout the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Paratransit fare is $2.50 each way. ADA certification is required prior to riding. For more information, call (313) 834-3434.
STRIDE - Specialized Transportation RIDE, a service provided by the Duluth Transit Authority, offers curb-to-curb transportation for individuals with physical and mental disabilities living within the city limits of Duluth and Proctor, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. Service hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the week and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Ride fares vary from $1.00 to $2.00 depending on the time. A licensed physician must certify riders before they are eligible to use this service. For certification and reservation information, call (218) 722-3327. You can also e-mail stride@duluthtransit.com.
Dutchess County Dial-a-Ride is a curb-to-curb transportation service, designed to serve senior citizens and individuals who have a physical or mental disability which prevents them from using the regular LOOP buses. The service operates in the City of Poughkeepsie and the towns of Beekman, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Wappingers. Fares which range from $.75 to $1.75 are based upon wether a rider travels within or outside of their municipality. For more information on eligibility call (845) 452-7433.
Tioga County Dial-a-Ride is a door to door service available with a minimum of 24 hours advanced notice. The service travels to and within Barton, Spencer, Robert Packer Hospital, Tioga, Candor, Nichols, Owego, Newark Valley, Berkshire and Richford. Dial-A-Ride service is available Weekdays from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Passenger fares are zone-based for transportation within the service area. For more information, call (607) 699-RIDE (7433).
TriMet, serving the Portland, Oregon area, offers senior and disabled citizen transportation services. Such services include lift-equipped buses, paratransit services (LIFT Program) and reduced fares for disabled riders (Honored Citizen Program). TriMet has also established the Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT), a citizen committee that meets regularly to advise the TriMet Board of Directors and staff on the transportation concerns and needs of people with disabilities and senior citizens. For more information, call (503) 962-2455 or (503) 238-5811 (TTY).
Washington Utilities and Transportation Committee (WUTC) has gathered a list of certified private non-profit (special needs) transportation providers serving Washington State residents with disabilities. To learn of a transportation service near you, contact WUTC by writing to 1300 S. Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98504-7250 or by calling (800) 562-6150.
Whatcom Transportation Authority Specialized Transportation (WTA-ST) is an accessible transportation service made available to people with disabilities and the elderly who are unable to use the transit system or whose transportation is not easily available. To qualify for service, you must meet the conditions established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or by the WTA. The service is available, Weekdays 6:00 am to 7:30 pm, Saturdays: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm and on Sundays: 9:15 am to 7:00 pm. For more information, call (360) 676-6843 (Voice / TTY).
Ozaukee County Express provides services to Mitchell Street, Downtown Milwaukee, Cedarburg, Fredonia, Grafton, Mequon, Port Washington and Saukville. With Shuttle Taxi Connections to Grafton, Saukville and Thiensville. Busses are wheelchair accessible and run from early morning until the evening Monday through Friday. A one-way fare for senior citizens and people with disabilities is $1.25. For more information, call (414) 344-6711.
Transit Plus is Milwaukee County's Paratransit Service. This service provides transportation for the disabled by utilizing vans equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts and taxicabs. The charge is the first $2.50 for each trip. Recently, Transit Plus was under intense scrutiny due to their poor service. However, changes are being made to the county's Transit Plus program thanks to consumers and the Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy. For more information or to obtain an application you can call Transit Plus at (414) 278-4091 (Voice) or (414) 276-1096 (TDD).
Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE) provides low cost bus travel from Washington County to Milwaukee County and home again. Special services also run for travel to Milwaukee's Summerfest, Ethnic Fests and State Fair. The busses will now be equipped with lifts. WCCE needs 48 hours notice when requesting a bus with a lift. Call 1(888) 675-9223 or (262) 677-3445. Cost one way is $2.50. Ten tickets for $20.00.
Kings County Alternative Transportation Service is a non-profit organization serving citizens of King County, Nova Scotia, who have mental and / or physical disabilities. Their website also features a number of helpful links to resources located throughout Canada. For more information about the transportation services, call (902) 678-1218.
Saskatchewan Abilities Council provides special needs transportation to people with disabilities. They charge a small fee per trip and utilize specially designed buses. This service is government funded and operated by the council in Saskatoon, Yorkton, and Swift Current. For more information or the addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of a specific location, you can visit the Saskatchewan Abilities Council website. In addition, this website has several other topics, such as recreation, rehabilitation, and equipment.
Toronto Para Transit owns and operates twenty-five wheelchair accessible transportation vehicles, providing transportation services in Toronto and the surrounding area. For more information, visit their website or call (416) 209-0950.
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