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INCLUSION through UNIVERSAL ACCESS

INTRODUCTION TOM PHILLIPS Executive Director of Citrus Connection

TRANSIT SERVICES Lakeland Area Mass Transit District, operates as Citrus ORLANDO Connection, offering public 417 transportation, as well as 528 75 paratransit service, within Polk County. LAKELAND Polk Pkwy. 275 F l o r i d a 4 T TAMPA u r n p i k e

UNIVERSAL ACCESS A partnership with Citrus Connection that offers free transit service, available to employees, students, etc. by simply showing a valid ID badge.

EDUCATION Transportation for Students, Faculty & Staff • Summer Programs for Children • Higher Education

HEALTHCARE Paratransit Services • Doctor Appointments • VA Clinic • Elderly Assistance

EMPLOYMENT Recruitment • Retention • Benefi ts Career Source Polk

TOURISM Accessibility • Expansion • Funding • Growth LEGOLAND Florida Resort

RESULTS We found that Inclusion through Universal Access has allowed us to create better options for the many needs in our community; Education, Healthcare, Employment and Tourism In return, helping us build a better community for Students, Faculty, Doctors, Patients, Veterans, Elderly, Employers, Employees and Tourist of Polk County, Florida. United Through Transit

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