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TCRP Synthesis J-07/Topic SB-26 [Final (Synthesis)]

Use of Taxis in Public Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
[ TCRP J-07 (Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Practices) ]

  Project Data
Funds: $40,000
Authorization to Begin Work: 11/1/2014 -- estimated
Staff Responsibility: Donna L. Vlasak
Research Agency: KFH Group, Inc.
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Ellis
Effective Date: 10/2/2014
Completion Date: 2/29/2016
Fiscal Year: 2014

TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 119: Use of Taxis in Public Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults explores and summarizes how taxis may be used by public transportation agencies to provide disabled or older adults with greater mobility and access to their destinations. The report also identifies potential advantages and challenges that public transportation agencies may face when using taxis.

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