Section 10-A412. T-2.6 ADDRESSING SPECIAL NEEDS

 

412.1Multi-modal transportation options are critical for special needs populations who cannot drive or do not have access to a car. Special needs transportation can be a lifeline for a senior citizen who needs to go to a medical appointment, for a person with a disability who needs to go to work, or a low-income worker who needs to get his or her children to childcare or go grocery shopping. Without alternatives to cars, a significant portion of the population may be unable to lead independent lives. 412.1

 

412.2Policy T-2.6.1: Special Needs

 

Address the transportation needs of all District residents, including those with special physical requirements and trip needs, such as access to medical centers or senior centers. 412.2

 

412.3Policy T-2.6.2: Transit Needs

 

Establish, expand, or continue assistance for transit dependent groups in the District, including the elderly, students, school age children, and persons whose situations require special services, including the homeless. 412.3

 

412.4Action T-2.6.A: Public Improvements

 

Invest in public improvements, such as curb inclines aimed at increasing pedestrian mobility, particularly for the elderly and people with disabilities. 412.4

 

412.5Action T-2.6.B: Shuttle Services

 

Supplement basic public transit services with shuttle and minibuses to provide service for transit-dependent groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, school age children, and residents in areas that cannot viably be served by conventional buses. 412.5

 

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