"Man is the animal that intends to shoot himself into interplanetary space, after having given up on the problem of an efficient way to get himself five miles to work and back each day..."
-Bill Vaughan
We will be providing you with tips on the new Phoenix light rail system, acquiring alternate transportation in the metropolitan and rural areas and much more.
If you do not find the information that you are looking for, or if you have information that you would like to see displayed on this page, please send an e-mail to Transportation@Cybercil.com
Light Rail
For the latest information about the valley's new light rail system, check out www.valleymetro.org/METRO_light_rail
Night Rescue Program
Laminated cards detailing the Night Rescue Program are now available! These durable cards are about the size of business cards and are designed to fit in a wallet or purse so those who may need the program will have the info readily available. Anyone may request Night Rescue cards, including case managers or group facilitators. To make a request send an e-mail to dpowers@lifeaz.org or call Donna Powers at 480-222-4134.
Coordinated by:
LIFE, Inc.
Phoenix Fire Department
Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues
Super Shuttle
Total Transit
The Night Rescue program is designed to provide an emergency trip home for wheelchair users who may become stranded after accessible transportation's normal business hours. Depending upon location and destination, the hours of accessible service may vary. Plans should always include traditional transportation options such as the bus Dial-A-Ride or shuttle services whenever possible.
The night rescue program is available between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. seven days a week for emergency use.
To activate the Night Rescue program, a call is placed to the Phoenix Fire Department non-emergency phone number (602-495-5555). The call will be connected to one of the transportation partners, Super Shuttle or Total Transit. They will then dispatch an accessible vehicle to arrive within one hour. The cost of this service is $40.00 and billing is available.
Valley Metro RPTA Receives Funds through New Freedom grant program
PHOENIX (September 28, 2007) -
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) was awarded funding for two local programs that will benefit seniors and persons with disabilities by enhancing alternatives to the traditional Para transit system. Both programs are intended increase mobility options for individuals and help maximize the travel capacity of the Para transit system overall.
The New Freedom grant program will award a total of $493,000 to the East Valley Partners Alternative Transportation Services program for the development and implementation of a plan to assist Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) certified riders in using alternatives to traditional Para transit service. The program coordinates the distribution and promotion of coupons, vouchers and mileage reimbursements as incentives instead of accessing the Para transit system.
The grant program is also awarding $128,800 to Valley Metro RPTA for the Regional Travel Training Program. The program will include workshops and field trips that can make seniors and persons with disabilities more comfortable with using the bus.
Both grants were awarded according to an evaluation process lead by the city of Phoenix Public Transit Department through the Federal Transit Administration as the agency addresses the need for new public transportation service targeted at persons with disabilities and provides alternatives that are beyond those required by the ADA.
Valley Metro/RPTA is an organization of 14 local governments that provides or funds transit services to citizens in the greater Phoenix metropolitan and surrounding areas. For more information about Valley Metro public transit services, call Transit Information at (602) 253-5000; for callers with TTY (602) 261-8208; or visit the Valley Metro website at www.ValleyMetro.org.
Susan Tierney
Public Information Officer
Valley Metro smartmove
302 N. 1st Ave. Ste. 700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.ValleyMetro.org
602-262-4668 (office)
602-292-4093 (mobile)
602-495-0411 (fax)