Practices in No-show and Late Cancellation Policies for ADA Paratransit
Practices in No-show and Late Cancellation Policies for ADA Paratransit

Author: Rosemary G. Mathias

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 0309097517

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This synthesis documents current and innovative practices of U.S. transit agencies in the development and implementation of passenger no-show and late cancellation policies for paratransit programs operated under the regulatory requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It describes how some policies are administered, the community response, and their effectiveness in small, medium, and large transit agencies surveyed. It examines policies both as a way to improve system productivity, efficiency, and capacity, and as a means to better serve riders with disabilities who may experience difficulties with the advance reservation aspect of most ADA complementary paratransit operations. This topic is of interest to transit agencies that are responsible for providing ADA complementary paratransit that is efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to customer needs. It is also of interest to the disability community and other stakeholders who are concerned about having access to transportation services that are efficient, cost-effective, and appropriate for customer needs.

Guidebook for Rural Demand-response Transportation
Guidebook for Rural Demand-response Transportation

Author: Elizabeth H. Ellis

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0309118077

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TCRP Report 136: Guidebook for Rural Demand-Response Transportation: Measuring, Assessing, and Improving Performance will be of interest to rural public transportation systems that provide demand-response transit (DRT) services and to the communities they serve. The Guidebook is a resource to assist DRT systems to measure, assess, and improve their performance, focusing on DRT systems in rural areas.

Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, 3rd Edition
Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, 3rd Edition

Author: William R. Wiener

Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 856

ISBN-13: 0891284613

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Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, the classic professional reference and textbook has been completely revised and expanded to two volumes by the most knowledgeable experts in the field. The new third edition includes both the latest research in O&M and expanded information on practice and teaching strategies. Volume 2, Instructional Strategies and Practical Applications, contains detailed information in such as areas as the use of the senses in O&M; teaching O&M to different age and ability groups; the use of technology-based travel systems; and travel in complex environments. No O&M student or professional can afford to be without this essential resource.

ADA Paratransit Eligibility Certification Practices
ADA Paratransit Eligibility Certification Practices

Author: Richard Weiner

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Describes the complexities involved in creating an accurate eligibility determination process that complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and is regionally and politically feasible to implement. This study documents the range of outcomes produced by the different eligibility certification models and offers information about their overall effectiveness.