Transportation

Results: 33

• Air Transportation (2)
  BT-4800.0500

  Air Transportation

  BT-4800.0500
  
  Organizations that utilize aircraft to transport people and commodities to their destinations.
• Airport Shuttle Services (1)
  BT-4500.4500-020

  Airport Shuttle Services

  BT-4500.4500-020
  
  Programs that transport passengers from a prearranged pick-up point to an airport, train station or other point of departure or from an airport, train station or other point of arrival to their final destination (which may be a residence or a hotel) via an automobile, van or other shuttle vehicle. Also included are courtesy shuttles operated by hotels and car rental agencies.
• Automobile/Van Adaptations (2)
  LH-0600.0100

  Automobile/Van Adaptations

  LH-0600.0100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide automobiles or vans which have ramps or wheelchair lifts, or seats or steering, signaling, gear shift and braking controls that have been modified for use by people who have disabilities; or that help these individuals to obtain this type of modification for their own vehicles. Also included are organizations that offer devices to facilitate the operation of specific functions within the vehicle such as car door openers, car door reachers, gas cap openers, seating restraints, especially designed rear view mirrors and other accessories which can be installed in or used with automobiles or vans.
• Automobile/Van Rentals (1)
  BT-4500.4500-050

  Automobile/Van Rentals

  BT-4500.4500-050
  
  Organizations that provide rental cars, vans or other vehicles, including vehicles that are equipped with wheelchair lifts or are otherwise modified to accommodate drivers or passengers with disabilities, for individuals who need a temporary means of transportation.
• Bus Charter Services (1)
  BT-4800.4550-080

  Bus Charter Services

  BT-4800.4550-080
  
  Organizations that provide nonscheduled bus transportation for groups that have organized field trips, recreational or cultural outings or other activities that require group transportation.
• Bus Fare (2)
  BT-8300.1000

  Bus Fare

  BT-8300.1000
  
  Programs that provide cash or tokens for individuals who have no personal means of transportation and are unable to use public transportation (or a taxi service) for necessary local travel without assistance with the fare. Also included are programs that provide bus fare for people who need to travel out of town (e.g., for a funeral) but do not have the means to do so.
• Bus Tours (1)
  PL-7600.9200-100

  Bus Tours

  PL-7600.9200-100
  
  Organizations that provide morning, afternoon, evening or full-day sightseeing excursions which enable visitors to see local places of interest in a city or surrounding areas while riding in a bus. The tour may be narrated by a guide who is knowledgeable in the history, landmarks, culture and natural history of the area and there may be scheduled stops during which passengers can visit local attractions.
• Child Transportation Programs (1)
  BT-4500.6500-120

  Child Transportation Programs

  BT-4500.6500-120
  
  Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation to help families who meet eligibility guidelines get their children to and from child care or children's activities when they are unable to do so on their own.
• Disability Related Transportation (33)
  BT-4500.6500-170

  Disability Related Transportation

  BT-4500.6500-170
  
  Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other means of accessing necessary specialized services and activities. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
• Driving Safety Education (5)
  JR-8200.8500-180

  Driving Safety Education

  JR-8200.8500-180
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their safety when driving an automobile or other motor vehicle. Driving safety programs provide information about traffic laws as they apply to motor vehicles; warnings regarding behaviors which contribute to accidents such as speeding and driving while drowsy or intoxicated; suggestions for avoiding confrontations with aggressive drivers; and tips for driving safely under specific conditions, e.g., with trucks and other large vehicles, in bad weather, in heavy traffic, in parking lots, or in areas where deer and other large animals may be roadway hazards. Information about recommended automobile maintenance practices, used car purchase tips and suggestions regarding safety equipment such as air bags may also be included.
• Emergency Medical Transportation (4)
  LD-1500

  Emergency Medical Transportation

  LD-1500
  
  Programs that provide rapid transportation to health care facilities for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who need immediate medical intervention both on the scene and en route.
• General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs (21)
  BT-4500.6500-280

  General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs

  BT-4500.6500-280
  
  Programs that provide flexibly scheduled and routed door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation services for the general public. Patrons generally have no private transportation and are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system; or live in a rural area not served by a public transit system.
• Local Automobile Transportation (1)
  BT-4500.4500

  Local Automobile Transportation

  BT-4500.4500
  
  Organizations that provide or arrange for automobile or van transportation for individuals who want to travel within their community or to other nearby communities.
• Local Automobile Transportation for Older Adults (2)
  BT-4500.4500 * YB-8000

  Local Automobile Transportation * Older Adults

  BT-4500.4500 * YB-8000
  
  

  Organizations that provide or arrange for automobile or van transportation for individuals who want to travel within their community or to other nearby communities.

  Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.

• Local Bus Fare (1)
  BT-8300.1000-400

  Local Bus Fare

  BT-8300.1000-400
  
  Programs that provide cash or tokens for individuals who have no personal means of transportation and are unable to use public buses for necessary local travel without assistance with the fare.
• Local Bus Services (5)
  BT-4500.4700

  Local Bus Services

  BT-4500.4700
  
  Programs that utilize buses to transport people to a specific destination (e.g., an airport or senior center) or to other locations within the community (e.g., a shopping mall or downtown) following standard and regular routes and fixed time schedules.
• Local Transportation (26)
  BT-4500

  Local Transportation

  BT-4500
  
  Organizations that arrange for or provide transportation for individuals whose points of origin and destinations are within their community or other nearby communities. These organizations also provide information for the public about rates, schedules and routes for these services.
• Long Distance Bus Services (1)
  BT-4800.4550

  Long Distance Bus Services

  BT-4800.4550
  
  Organizations that utilize buses to provide transportation for people or commodities whose destinations are outside the local area.
• Long Distance Transportation (2)
  BT-4800

  Long Distance Transportation

  BT-4800
  
  Organizations that provide transportation for individuals whose destinations are outside the local area. These organizations also provide information to the public about rates, schedules and routes for these services.
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (41)
  BT-4500.6500-500

  Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

  BT-4500.6500-500
  
  Programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of financial problems or their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. NEMT service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or has other types of features to meet their safety needs.
• Paratransit Programs (16)
  BT-4500.6500

  Paratransit Programs

  BT-4500.6500
  
  Programs that provide flexibly scheduled and routed transportation services using low capacity vehicles such as vans for community residents who do not have private transportation and are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system. Paratransit services generally operate within normal urban transit corridors or rural areas; and may be used by the general public or limited to special populations such as people who are elderly or have a disability, individuals who are not in a sober enough condition to drive their own vehicles or people who are endangered.
• Park and Ride Facilities (3)
  BT-4500.4700-650

  Park and Ride Facilities

  BT-4500.4700-650
  
  Programs that provide parking facilities with connecting bus, rail, carpool or vanpool services that enable users to park their automobiles or bicycles in an outlying central location and utilize public transportation or take the carpool/vanpool to reach downtown areas, special events or other destinations.
• Public Transit Authorities (8)
  BT-8400.6400

  Public Transit Authorities

  BT-8400.6400
  
  Special governmental authorities that are responsible for managing and operating public transportation in cities and towns throughout the country, either directly or via a contract with transportation companies. Public transportation includes buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, monorail, passenger ferry boats, trolleys, inclined railways, and people movers. In some jurisdictions, the transit authority may also manage paratransit services for older adults, people with disabilities and Medicaid recipients who need transportation to medical appointments and cannot use the bus or other alternatives; operate park-and-ride express shuttle services; provide neighborhood transportation for public schools; and operate ride sharing programs for commuters.
• Rail Passenger Services (1)
  BT-4800.7000-750

  Rail Passenger Services

  BT-4800.7000-750
  
  Organizations that utilize trains to transport passengers whose destinations are outside the local area.
• Rail Transportation (1)
  BT-4800.7000

  Rail Transportation

  BT-4800.7000
  
  Organizations that utilize trains to provide transportation for people or commodities whose destinations are outside the local area.
• Rail Transportation Personnel (1)
  YO-8500.7000

  Rail Transportation Personnel

  YO-8500.7000
  
  Individuals who work for railroads that deliver freight and travelers to destinations throughout the country; or for subways and light-rail systems that transport passengers within metropolitan areas. Included are locomotive engineers who operate large trains carrying cargo and passengers between stations; rail yard engineers, dinkey operators and hostlers who drive switching or small dinkey engines within railroad yards, industrial plants, mines and quarries or construction projects; railroad conductors who coordinate the activities of freight and passenger train crews; yardmasters who coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations; railroad brake, signal and switch operators who perform a variety of activities such as operating track switches to route cars to different sections of the yard, signaling engineers, setting warning signals, or inspecting couplings, air hoses and handbrakes; subway operators who control trains that transport passengers throughout a city and its suburbs; and streetcar operators who drive electric-powered streetcars, trolleys or light-rail vehicles that are similar to streetcars that transport passengers in metropolitan areas.
• Senior Ride Programs (131)
  BT-4500.6500-800

  Senior Ride Programs

  BT-4500.6500-800
  
  Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of medical appointments, shopping, banking, social events, and other similar activities for older adults who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation.
• Shuttle Services (1)
  BT-4500.4500-750

  Shuttle Services

  BT-4500.4500-750
  
  Programs that transport passengers from a prearranged pick-up point to an airport, train station or other point of departure or from an airport, train station or other point of arrival to their final destination (which may be a residence or a hotel) via an automobile, van or other shuttle vehicle. Also included are courtesy shuttles operated by hotels and car rental agencies.
• Taxi Services (4)
  BT-4500.4500-850

  Taxi Services

  BT-4500.4500-850
  
  Organizations that provide door-to-door automobile transportation for people who are willing to pay an established fare that is usually recorded by a meter. In some communities, the organization coordinating paratransit services contracts with taxi companies to provide transportation.
• Train Stations (1)
  BT-4800.7000-850

  Train Stations

  BT-4800.7000-850
  
  Terminals where passengers can purchase tickets and board trains for their chosen destinations.
• Transportation (29)
  BT

  Transportation

  BT
  
  Programs that provide for the basic transportation needs of the community including the local and long-distance conveyance of people and goods, and special arrangements for older adults, people with disabilities and other community residents who have no personal transportation and are unable to utilize public transportation. Also included are programs that provide information, emergency assistance and other supportive services to meet the needs of tourists, travelers and other visitors.
• Transportation Issues (1)
  YZ-8560

  Transportation Issues

  YZ-8560
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of transportation.
• Transportation Passes (11)
  BT-8500

  Transportation Passes

  BT-8500
  
  Programs that issue identification cards or vouchers that people can use in lieu of cash to pay for transportation.