Additional Services

Beyond the basics, local transit agencies offer a variety of programs to encourage bus travel, orient new riders, and serve passengers with special needs.

Want to travel part of your route by bicycle? Some buses have special racks for bikes. Looking for a way to save on commuting costs? Many employers subsidize public transportation for their workers.

Is the notion of bus travel still something of a mystery? Your local transit authority might offer a free training session that explains how to read a schedule and other basic procedures.

For people unable to use regular vehicles or bus services because of disability, paratransit is an option. Your local agency can provide details about what services are available and how to qualify.

And keep in mind that riding the bus needn't be a one-way street. Your comments and suggestions can help your local transit agency to improve its services.

Bus travel is a safe, reliable, and inexpensive route to transportation independence. If you haven't been on a bus since the big yellow one took you to school, now may be the time.