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Dolores Nolan Community Relations Valley Metro: Go where you want, when you Brenda Kreitinger want! Travel Trainer Getting around on Valley Metro Why should you learn to take the Valley Metro bus and train? To get around! Where do you like

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Dolores Nolan Community Relations Brenda Kreitinger Travel Trainer

Valley Metro:

Go where you want, when you want!

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Getting around on Valley Metro

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Why should you learn to take the Valley Metro bus and train?

To get around!

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Where do you like to go?ly!

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Where do you have to go?

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  • save money!

Why else should you learn to take the Valley Metro bus and train?

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What does a car cost?

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Well what about…?

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How much for you to ride Valley Metro all day?

$2.00

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It’s part of the pollution solution!

Why else should you learn to take the Valley Metro bus and train?

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Air Pollution

Cars are the biggest cause of pollution

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Local Bus Service

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Express Bus Service

Commuter bus service runs Monday thru Friday

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Neighborhood Circulators

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Valley Metro Light Rail

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Valley Metro Light Rail

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Dial-a-Ride/Paratransit

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Origin to Destination – shared ride service

  • Types of service

– ADA Federally mandated public transportation service for people unable to independently use the bus or light rail for some or all of their trips. – Non-ADA Not required-service availability varies

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ADA Certification Process

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  • In person assessment
  • Transportation can be provided

Valley Metro Mobility Center 4600 E. Washington Phoenix

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Valley Metro Mobility Center

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Valley Metro Mobility Center

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ADA Platinum Pass

Free travel on bus and light rail!

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One on One Travel Training

  • Increase your mobility options
  • Individualized instruction on using bus and

rail

  • Free!

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Tools to Help Navigate

  • 602-253-5000
  • Transit Book
  • ValleyMetro.org
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Customer Service 602-253-5000

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Transit Book each April and October

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ValleyMetro.org

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Fare structure – one pass for bus/rail

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Fare structure – one pass for bus/rail

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Reduced Fare Policy

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Buy your passes before your ride!

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Rail Ride – Free Ride

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How to use the transit system

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Plan!

  • 602 253-5000
  • Transit Book
  • ValleyMetro.org
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Plan!

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NextRide

  • Real time information
  • Bus or light rail
  • Call or text
  • Website
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What do you need?

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At the bus stop

  • Be at the bus stop 5

minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive

  • Make sure the bus
  • perator can see you
  • Be prepared to pay

your fare

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Is this your bus?

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Is this your bus?

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100% mobility aid accessible

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Let the driver know what you need:

  • Ramp
  • Kneeling feature
  • Take your seat before bus

moves

  • What else?

Advocate for yourself!

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Validate your pass

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On the bus

Seats in front reserved for persons with disabilities

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On the bus

  • Automated voice announcements: major

streets/destinations

  • Rolling text messages
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Ride Safely!

  • Keep track of your stuff
  • Avoid talking to strangers
  • Pay attention
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Exiting the bus

Signal about a block before your stop

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Exiting the bus

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Getting on the train

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Light rail platforms

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Validate your pass

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Fare inspectors

  • Random checks
  • Have validated pass

Oct-03-18

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Accessibility

  • No step access
  • 4 wheelchair areas per vehicle
  • No wheelchair securement
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Boarding light rail

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On light rail

  • Automated voice announcements
  • Rolling text messages
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Ride Safely!

  • Keep track of your stuff
  • Avoid talking to strangers
  • Pay attention
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On the bus and on the train

  • Please use approved

drink containers

  • Pets must be completely

contained

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Exiting light rail

  • Trains stop at every station
  • Use traffic lights
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Valley Metro is a great way to get there!

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Valley Metro is a great way to travel to just about anywhere!

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“Hands On” Training @ Ability360

  • Monthly sessions (usually 3rd Wednesday)
  • Overview of Valley Metro services: fares, trip

planning, bus & light rail features

  • DAR: ADA certification, Mobility Center
  • Bus demo, bus ride, light rail ride
  • Participants provided with an all day pass
  • Free!

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