COORDINATED PARATRANSIT IN THE ERA OF THE ADA. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PARATRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE ROCK ISLAND COUNTY METROPOLITAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT

The purpose of this study is to review the implications of the ADA for specialized transportation in the current Metro Link service area in the Illinois Quad Cities. In particular it will consider alternative forms for a paratransit system which would complement Metro Link's existing fixed route bus system. Various options will be explored in light of existing services, expressed needs of residents and the ADA requirements. Potential eligibility numbers will be derived and a series of operating alternatives will be explored.

• Corporate Authors:

  Iowa State University, Ames

  College of Design, 282 Town Engineering Building
  Ames, IA  United States  50011

  Midwest Transportation Center

  Iowa State University, 2521 Elwood Drive, Suite 125
  Ames, IA  United States  50010
• Authors:
  • Kihl, M
  • Osterberg, A
  • Baumhover, S
  • COLLINS, T
  • Evans, F
  • Harper, J
  • Nay, S
  • Sen, S
• Publication Date: 1991-10-15

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: 118 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coordination; Fixed routes; Paratransit services; Persons with disabilities; Special user groups
• Identifier Terms: Americans with Disabilities Act
• Old TRIS Terms: Disabled people
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00627897
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 3 1993 12:00AM