Summer Update

BUS MANUFACTURERS - Probably the best site to go to for paratransit statistics is the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). One of the things they keep track of are the types of buses that providers are buying. Here (with some revision due to recent industry consolidation) are the most popular manufacturers:

- Thor Industries

- Coach & Equipment

- Ford Fleet

- Startrans Bus

- Braun Ability

- Starcraft Bus

- Turtle Top

And if you want to see what goes into manufacturing a bus, then check out this video from Quebec's Giradin Minibus:

June Update

MV-1 TAXI - What was once the Standard Taxi  is now the MV-1. Like it's predecessor, it is built to meet or exceed ADA guidelines for accessibility, with room for up to 2 wheelchairs. Probably the biggest design change, apart from the new look, is the introduction of an optional compressed natural gas powertrain system.

While the following video features the older design, it still gives you a good idea of what North America's only purpose-built taxi is like. 

 

May Update

NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION - Two recent additions to the directory offer their prospective clients help and support in starting up their own NEMT business:

1. How To Build A Million Dollar Medical Transportation Company is an ebook, seminar, DVD, and online support network that guides entrepreneurs towards establishing a successful company.

2. Express Medical Transporters is a national provider of NEMT that offers franchises. Their program is described in the following video:

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers

Links to private providers of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT).

National

- American Medical Response - National company owned by EMS Corporation.

- Ameritrans - Specializes in long distance NEMT trips.

-American Red Cross - Some local chapters offer volunteer NEMT services. A database can be found here.

- LogistiCare - NEMT broker partnered with 1100 local providers in 36 states + DC.

- Med Transport Center - National long distance provider.

- Rural/Metro Corporation - Operating in approximately 400 communities throughout the U.S.

- RxMedCo - Operating in all 50 states.

- TransCare - Operating in New York and other areas of NE.

Alabama

- Lawhorn Transit Service - Ozark and Dothan areas.

Arizona

- AAA MedEx - State wide. Division of Yellow Cab Tucson.

- Garibay's Medical Transport - Phoenix and West Valley Area.

California

- A&R Medical Transportation - State wide.

- AAA Medical Transportation - Santa Clara County.

- AFL Medical Transport - Southern California.

- Allied Medical Transportation (AMT) - Division of King-American Ambulance Company serving San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and San Mateo Counties.

- CAL-MED Medical Transportation - California, as well as Las Vegas, Nevada.

- Caramedix Inc. - Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

- Case Management Transportation - Yuba/Sutter County and area.

- City Ambulance - Humboldt County.

- City of San Juan Capistrano - Public service for seniors within Orange County.

- Direct Line - Sacramento and Northern California.

- EcoRide Transportation - San Francisco Bay Area; as well as Portland, Oregon.

- Firstcall Plus - Santa Clara County.

- Fresno NEMT - Fresno.

- Memorial Medical Transport - Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

- Pioneer Medical Transportation - Los Angeles, Burbank, San Fernando Valley, and West Hollywood.

- Premier Medical Transportation - Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

- UBF Transport Services - Santa Clara County and area.

- US Transcare - Orange County.

- Vantage Transports - San Joaquin Valley, Stockton, Merced, Bay Area, San Jose, Sacramento; and Stanislaus, Solano, Somoma, and Contra Costa Counties.

- World Trans - Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

District of Columbia

- Access-Ride - DC Metro Area; as well as Maryland.

- Falcon Transport - Washington Metro Area and Maryland, and Virginia.

- Washington D.C. Mobility - D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Florida

- Access Transport - Jacksonville and Orlando.

- Doctors Transport Service - Sarasota.

- One2One Trransportation - Fort Lauderdale.

- Rapid Medical Transportation - Miami-Dade, and Broward Counties.

- TLC - Collier and Lee Counties.

Georgia

- Magnolia Transportation - Putnam, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Crawford, Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Peach, Houston, and Pulaski Counties.

- Med Care Transport - Walton, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, and Clarke Counties.

- Our Family Transportation Services - Atlanta and area.

Idaho

- Hearts TO-GO - Division of Hearts For Hospice providing service in Idaho and Utah.

Louisiana

- RR Transportation Services - Parishes of Lafayette, Iberia, Vermillion, and Acadia; as well as areas of Texas.

- Sabine Council On Aging (SCOA) - Local agency providing a variety of services, including NEMT to the elderly in Sabine Parish.

Maryland

- Access-Ride - Maryland; as well as DC Metro Area, and Virginia.

- Falcon Transport - Maryland and D.C.

- Washington D.C. Mobility - Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

Michigan

- Care Transport - Ann Arbor and area.

- Loving Touch Transportation - Macomb, Oakland and surrounding areas.

- People Helping One Another (PHOA) - Non-profit organization provides free NEMT in Tri-County area for the disadvantaged.

- Transport Care Services - Oakland County.

Minnesota

- Allina Medical Transportation - Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Nevada

- CAL-MED Medical Transportation - Las Vegas, as well as California.

New York

- Dawson Taxi - Long Island

- Rainbow Transportation Services - Buffalo.

- Safe & Direct Transportation Services - South side of NYC.

- Transportation Matters - Eastern Long Island.

North Carolina

- Care First Medical Transport - Pitt County

- Pender EMS & Rescue - Pender County.

Ohio

- Cleveland Services - Cleveland.

- LifeCare Medical Services - Butler, Franklin, Hamilton, Medina, Stark, Summit, and Union Counties.

- Patriot EMS - Lawrence County, Ironton and Tri-State Region.

- Smith Ambulance - Stark, Summit, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, and Mahoning Counties.

- Valley Transport - Montgomery County.

Oregon

- AJ Medical Transportation - State wide.

- EcoRide Transportation - Portland; as well as San Francisco, California.

Pennsylvania

- City-Ambulance - Philadelphia and area.

- Posten Transportation - Northeastern Pennsylvania and area.

Tennessee

- J & J Transport - Clarksville.

Texas

- RR Transportation Services - Harris, Fort Bend, Liberty, Montgomery, and Trinity Counties; as well as areas of Louisiana.

Utah

- Dixie Ambulance Service - Southern Utah.

- Hearts TO-GO - Division of Hearts For Hospice providing service in Utah and Idaho.

Virginia

- Access-Ride - Virginia; as well as Maryland, and DC Metro Area.

- Angel Marie Transportation - Hampton, Newport News, Hampton Roads, and Richmond Virginia.

- Family Medical Transport - Hampton Roads Peninsula.

- Washington D.C. Mobility - Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

Washington

- Grape Line - Walla Walla/ Tri-Cities region.

- NOAH - Vancouver, Washington.

- Starline Transportation - Seattle area.

Wisconsin

- Pine Creek Transportation - Buffalo, Clark, Eau Claire, Jackson, Monroe, La-Crosse, and Trempealeau Counties.

University Paratransit Services

Links to paratransit services available on college and university campuses.

California - Paratransit Services - California State University Northridge 

Georgia - Para Transit - Georgia College & State University

Georgia - Para-Transit Service - Emory University

Illinois - ADA Paratransit Service - Western Illinois University

Illinois - Paratransit Service -  University of Illinois at Chicago

Iowa - Bionic Bus - University of Iowa

Maryland - Paratransit Service - Towson University

Maryland - Paratransit Services - University of Maryland

Michigan - Paratransit Service - University of Michigan 

Minnesota - Paratransit Service - University of Minnesota

North Carolina - Accessible Para-Transit - Duke University

Ohio - Paratransit Services - University of Toledo

Oklahoma - Paratransit Services - Oklahoma State University

Texas - Paratransit Services - Texas A&M University

Virginia - DART - University of Virginia

Wyoming - TransPark Paratransit - University of Wyoming

April Update

DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORTATION - Among the recent additions to the directory are two items that describe how a workable DRT system could be implemented effectively and affordably using existing technology. In Using Information Technology to Achieve a Breakthrough in Transportation in New York City, LimeWire founder, Mark Gorton explains how such a system (which he calls Smart Para-Transit) could work in New York. While the video below: Transit On Demand (Have Cell Will Travel), produced by Peak Moment Television, serves as a good introduction to the concept.

School Buses

Links to sites which describe industry best practices for the school bus transportation of children in wheelchairs.

Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) - Non-profit association supports professionals working in the field of driver education/driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities and information dissemination.

Guidelines for Safely Transporting Wheelchairs Users - 1999 report originally published by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

National Conference & Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers (EDUPRO) - National annual conference show.

School Bus Accident Reconstruction - Paratransit and school bus accident investigation by Dr. Ray Turner.

School Bus Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs - A revision of the original 1994 statement of policy by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

School Transportation News - Industry information site includes: Special Needs Transportation.

Transporting Students with Special Needs - In-service refresher training for drivers and transportation personnel for students with special needs.  Part of the School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).