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This website provides information on how to apply for the Transportation Planning Board's (TPB) Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom grant programs.

 

D.C. Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab Pilot Project Begins Test Phase

Yellow Cab: (202) 544-1213 www.dcyellowcab.com

The TPB's pilot project to provide wheelchair accessible taxi service in the District of Columbia has begun a testing phase. Currently, the two cab companies participating in the pilot project -- Yellow and Royal -- will offer limited service with the new Toyota Sienna modified minivans. The companies will offer this limited service to test and address any operational issues. The full pilot with all 20 vehicles is anticipated to be officially rolled out in Summer 2010.

The taxi companies and others have been working hard to ready this project to provide service. We encourage you to use this service during the trial period and let us know your experiences. Here are a few important tips to remember to make your trip easier. Your feedback on this trial service period is important. An on-line survey will be available shortly, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, please email your concerns and commendations to tpbcoordination@mwcog.org.

Check out pictures from a recent vehicle demonstration!

Blog promotes the benefits of Travel Training

In a recent blog on Greater Greater Washington, Penny Everline, a member of the TPB's Access for All Advisory Committee, wrote a blog discussing the benefits of travel training for people with disabilities. The post references the TPB-funded WMATA travel training project in collaboration with the D.C. Center for Independent Living, Independence Now, and the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia.

 

2010 Solicitation for Projects

The 2010 solicitation for Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom projects has concluded. The TPB voted on June 16, 2010 to approve ten projects for JARC and New Freedom Funding. Five of the ten projects funded were for transportation vouchers, which were a priority project in this solicitation.

These ten projects are anticipated to be operational by December 2010.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Survey Coming Soon

A short survey of the wheelchair accessible taxicab pilot project is being developed and will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Coordinated Plan Update

The Human Service Transportation Coordination Task Force has updated portions of the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan for the National Capital Region.

The Update to the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan focuses on ensuring unmet transportation needs, strategies for improving service and coordination, and recommended projects are updated and current. The TPB approved the Coordinated Plan Update on December 16, 2009.

The updated Coordinated Plan is now available.