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NEW JERSEY
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
New Jersey Transit
As the state’s public transit provider, NJ
TRANSIT is dedicated to providing accessible transportation services to
people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990 ensures that standards of accessibility be incorporated into
all of NJ TRANSIT’s services.
Whether your travel needs are to take you to work, school or
recreational activities, NJ TRANSIT offers an accessible "Way to
Go." Below lists the options available through NJ TRANSITS’s
Accessible Services program.
LIFT-EQUIPPED BUSES AND RESERVE-A-LIFT SERVICE
Buses with lifts are the focal point of our commitment to an accessible
bus fleet. Persons who use any type of mobility device or have difficulty
using steps may board a bus using a lift.
Lift-equipped buses have the international symbol of accessibility.
Local routes have scheduled runs with lift-equipped buses, noted with a
"W" next to them, at the time indicated on the timetable.
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TOWN
Station Stop |
TOWN
Station Stop |
TOWN
Station Stop |
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A.M. |
A.M. |
A.M. |
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W 6:51 |
7:00 |
7:15 |
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7:05 |
7:14 |
7:29 |
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W 7:19 |
7:28 |
7:43 |
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7:33 |
7:42 |
7:57 |
Commuter routes require a reservation in advance for a lift-equipped
bus. Reservations need to be made for specific times at specific
stops.
To reserve –a-lift equipped bus or to cancel a reservation, call
the Transit Information Center by 4 p.m. the day before you wish to
travel.
Priority Seating areas are designated. Bus Operators are required to announce bus route numbers,
destinations, major stops, and stops requested by passengers. Buses
have large destination signs.
KNEELING BUSES
For people who have difficulty negotiating the first
step of a bus, ask the driver to operate the "kneeling" bus
feature.
Look for the kneeling bus decal, located by the front door of the
bus.
Steps are lowered several inches for easier access.
CONTRACT AND PRIVATE BUS CARRIERS
Passengers must call the Contract Carriers directly for lift-equipped
information and reservations. Check schedules for phone numbers or call
the Transit Information Center.
Most Private Carriers participate in the Reduced Fare program.
ACCESSIBLE RAIL SERVICES
NJ TRANSIT presently has 44 rail stations that are accessible by
elevator, access ramp, mini high-level platform or portable life. Call the
Transit Information Center or consult a system map for accessible rail
station information.
Passengers using a mobility device need to inform a member of the
train crew of their destination to ensure that the train will arrive
at an accessible platform.
Priority Seating areas are designated.
Bridge Plates bridge the gap between the train and platform, and are
installed at all accessible high-level and mini high-level platforms.
ACCESS LINK ADA PARATRANSIT
Access Link is a full-fare, curb-to-curb transportation service
provided to conform to the ADA Paratransit requirements.
Access Link is specifically for people whose disabilities prevent
them from using NJ TRANSIT local bus service. All persons wishing to
use Access Link must apply for eligibility.
Access Link service operates during the same days and hours as NJ
TRANSIT local fixed route bus service and has a 20-minute pick-up
window.
An Access Link eligible trip (origin and destination) must fall
within ¾ of a mile of a local bus route.
Call Access Link for more information at 800-955-2321, TT-
800-955-6765.
REDUCED FARE
People with disabilities and Senior Citizens (62 years and older) can
ride on NJ TRANSIT buses and trains (excluding Access Link) for a reduced
fare during off-peak hours. This saves you at least 50% off the regular
one-way fare!
Off-Peak means weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6
a.m.; all day Saturday, Sundays and holidays.
Show a Medicare Card or NJT Reduced Fare Card.
Most Private Carriers participate in the Reduced Fare Program.
For applications and more information, please call 973-378-6401
between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
WHEELS
The WHEELS program provides a variety of minibus transit services
addressing the needs of the local communities.
All WHEELS minibuses are lift-equipped.
WHEELS services in Phillipsburg and Hackettstown will
"flex" off route to accommodate passenger needs. Call
Transit Information Center or the Contractor for more information.
COUNTY PARATRANSIT
Each of the 21 counties in New Jersey provides county-based paratransit
service for people with disabilities and Senior Citizens. Please call
973-491-7372 for information about your local county paratransit service.
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO
NJ TRANSIT'S WEB-SITE AT WWW.NJTRANSIT.ORG
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Transit Information Center
General Information 6 a.m. – midnight everyday
800-772-2222 – Northern/Central NJ
800-582-5946 – Southern NJ
Accessible Bus. Rail & Reserve-A-Lift Equipped Bus Reservations
6 a.m. – midnight everyday, Reserve-A-Lift by 4 p.m.
800-772-2287, TT- 800-772-2287
Access Link Information
8 a.m. – 4p.m. everyday
800-955-2321, TT-800-955-6765
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