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Travel Training

"Learn Your Wheels"

traveltrain4.jpg (2234 bytes) "I love the independence I've gained from riding the bus. Every time I look at my Travel Training certificate I know I have accomplished something special. If I can do it so can you."

Martha Horton
Certificate earned in 1998

What is Travel Training?
AATA/The Ride wants people with disabilities to enjoy the convenience and independence of riding the bus. That's why AATA offers free, personalized, one-on-one travel training instruction for people with physical or mental disabilities who want to learn to ride AATA buses. Group orientation sessions are also available.

Who May Participate?
The primary goal of AATA's Travel Training program is to help current A-Ride customers to use the regular AATA fixed route line bus service. However, any person with a disability may request Travel Training and be trained, as time permits.

AATA's Travel Training Program Includes:

  • Requesting bus information
  • Trip planning
  • Reading bus schedules
  • Boarding and exiting buses
  • Using the wheelchair lift and securement system
  • Street crossing
  • Emergency procedures
  • Stranger awareness
  • Appropriate behavior on the bus

    Who Conducts the Training?
    The AATA Travel Training Coordinator will conduct the program. If appropriate, the Travel Trainer will be glad to work with an individual's case manager or others to help the individual succeed in travel training.

    How Long Does Travel Training Take?
    AATA's Travel Training program is self-paced. The trainer works with the participant to develop a training schedule that is tailored to individual needs.

    How Can I Get More Information?
    If you have a question or want more information, call AATA's Travel Training Program at 313.677.3948.

    What Does It Cost?
    AATA's Travel Training for both individuals and groups is free!

    Benefits of Riding AATA's TheRide

    Choosing to ride the bus can offer the customer a variety of benefits....

    The Ride means greater independence. No calling ahead to reserve a trip or waiting twenty minutes for your A-Ride trip. You go when you want to go and you know when you'll arrive at your destination. The bus runs on a regular schedule and route.

    Using The Ride can save you money. A trip on A-Ride cost $2.00. A trip on The Ride costs $.50 cents for people with disabilities who enroll in the Fare Deal program or $.25 cents for people with disabilities who qualify under ADA regulations.

    Using TheRide is easy. All AATA buses are fully accessible with ramps or kneelers. There are voice announcements and digital displays for major intersections, transfer points and destinations. The bus is for everyone... we want you to ride with us.

    Call the AATA Travel Training office at 734.677.3948 to speak with Carolyn Fulgham or send email to cfulgham@theride.org. She will offer you assistance with your travel training needs.



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