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Title:

DEMAND-RESPONSIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED

Accession Number:

00263576

Record Type:

Component

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0360859X

Abstract:

In this discussion of demand-responsive transportation for the elderly, the panelists first described the activities in which they were involved, and then responded to prepared questions. The transit program of the Valley Region in Connecticut is described in some detail. The need of this group of riders are discussed, including economics, community services which are available but inaccessible, safety, and design features. The Transbus Program is mentioned, and several of the specific design features for handicapped and elderly persons are discussed. Among these are special handrails, ramps to the curb, skid-free floors, large windows, and wider doors. Specific services provided by these various demand-responsive systems are enumerated.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Proceedings of the Fourth Annual International Conference on Demand-Responsive Transportation Systems conducted by the Highway Research Board on October 3-5, 1973, Rochester, New York.

Monograph Accession #:

01411715

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Washington, DC

Authors:

Sobey, Albert J

Discussers:

Kent, John; Bauer, Herbert; Fitzgerald, Jeanne; Mateyka, John; Palmer, Wayman D

Pagination:

pp 25-31

Publication Date:

1974

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Special Report

Issue Number: 147
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0360-859X

Conference:

Fourth Annual International Conference on Demand-Responsive Transportation System

Location: Rochester New York
Date: 1973-10-3 to 1973-10-5

Media Type:

Digital/other

Uncontrolled Terms:

Systems integration

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Economics; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Nov 27 1974 12:00AM

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