The city Access-A-Ride program makes New York accessible to everyone, providing shared door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities -- those unable to use public bus or subway service for at least part of their trip. Access-a-Ride operates 24/7 throughout the five boroughs. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit administers Access-A-Ride and contracts with private carriers to provide service.
Here is a list of designated pickup/drop-off locations in the five boroughs.
Do you need an Access-A-Ride? Applicants must visit an assessment center in their home borough for a face-to-face interview with a health care professional. Eligibility is decided within 21 days afterward. Those denied eligibility may appeal within 60 days. Those found eligible must re-apply every five years.
The one-way cost of an Access-a-Ride is the same as the full fare on regular mass transit. Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) ride free when they accompany Access-A-Ride customers whose IDs indicate they travel with a PCA. Registered passengers must have exact change. Drivers are not required to transport passengers who do not pay the fare.
More information:
--Drivers may assist you to and from the vehicle so long as the vehicle remains in sight within 100 feet. Drivers will not enter buildings.
--On the day of your trip, be prepared to wait as much as half an hour after your scheduled pickup time.
--You may bring one guest, but your guest must travel to the same destination as you, and the guest must pay a fare.
--You also may find the brochure "Access New York" helpful. It was prepared by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
i worked for the access-a-ride division as a mechanic and i like to work on those buses,now i am out of work i just wish the access-a-ride company gives longer contracts out and make this work force more stable
Posted by: boldymac | July 14, 2009 at 03:05 PM