Citation

Rogers D. Am. City Cty. 2002; 117(17): 5 p..

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Penton Media)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

It is only fairly recently, since the 1990 passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) began requiring transit agencies with fixed-route service to provide complementary paratransit programs, that disabled residents in many communities have had reliable access to public transport to and from work, medical appointments, or shopping centers when needed. However, public transit agencies are finding it more and more difficult to provide paratransit services that do not overwhelm budgetary limitations. As ridership increases each year, agencies must search for new ways to keep costs in check. This article discusses some of the ways in which public transit agencies are balancing the need to remain in compliance with ADA requirements for paratransit while also dealing with rising paratransit costs.