Transportation
"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:
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)
