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GCat: Transportation Modes
MCat: Public Transportation
Cat: Paratransit

Paratransit systems generally are demand responsive with flexible routes and schedules, such as dial-a-ride and taxis. ADA complimentary operations. Paratransit - transportation of physically challenged people.

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ADA Paratransit Eligibility Certification Practices [pdf] [34038] ?

A synthesis of transit practice

Automatic Vehicle Location Technology for Human Service Tranist [32766] ?

Fact sheets on AVL technology for social and medical service trip systems.

Buy America Issues Associated with the State DOT Procurement of Paratransit Vehicles [pdf] [31350] ?

Examines requirements of state DOT's using FTA funds to purchase paratransit vehicles.

Centralized versus Decentralized State Procurement of Paratransit Vehicles [pdf] [31102] ?

Report designed to help states improve current procurement process or consider alternatives.

Communication Technologies for Human Services Transit [32767] ?

Fact sheets on communication technology for social and medical trip systems.

Computer Aided Dispatch & Scheduling for Human Services Transit [32769] ?

Fact sheets on CADS technology for social and medical service trip systems.

Cost Benefit Analysis of Providing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation [pdf] [32934] ?

Relationship between medical trip transit and overall reductions in healthcare costs.

Creative Ways to Manage Paratransit Costs [pdf] [34765] ?

Expense factors and trends and practices to reduce costs.

Demand Response Technology Overview [32754] ?

Fact sheets on paratransit and other demand response service technology and technology costs.

Economic Benefits of Coordinating Human Service Transportation and Transit Services [pdf] [33482] ?

Net economic benefits and quantitative and qualitative information on additional benefits.

Human Services Transit Technology Overview [32755] ?

Fact sheets on social and medical service trip services technology and technology costs.

Improving ADA Complementary Paratransit Demand Estimation [pdf] [32514] ?

Review of tools and methods to predict demand for paratransit service by public transit agencies.

Integrating Non-Dedicated Vehicles in Paratransit Service Toolkit [pdf] [33280] ?

Manual to assist transportation managers on the appropriate ratio of dedicated vs non-dedicated service.

Maintenance Management Systems for Human Services Transit [32768] ?

Fact sheets on transit maintenance management system technologies for medical trip transit services.

Meeting ADA Paratransit Demand [pdf] [34323] ?

Policies and practices to meet demand without significant funding.

Optimal Split of Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Services [pdf] [33281] ?

Case study report for demand-responsive paratransit.

Paratransit Eligibility [34037] ?

How to make your case

Paratransit Manager's Skills, Qualifications, and Needs [pdf] [32397] ?

Current requirements and actual experiences of paratransit management profession.

Universal Design (Barrier Free Planning) [30956] ?

Transport systems that accommodate all users, including people with disabilities and other special needs

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