Transit Half-Fare Policies for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities: Section 3047 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA)

摘要

The 12-page report to Congress examines transit systems in terms of whether or not transit half-fare policies for elderly and disabled patrons are uniform, and whether or not eligibility criteria are consistent. Data was collected from a 1991 National Easter Seals Society study that analyzed transit operations nationwide. Information collected included the fare charged, the basis for calculating discounts, and whether the fare was consistent during peak and off-peak hours. Over 330 transit systems were contacted, of which 160 provided extensive data on their levels of fixed route accessibility, paratransit service provided, and alternative transportation available to the elderly and persons with disabilities in areas where the public transit system was not accessible.