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Burlington. Transit DepartmentBurlington Transit, Handi-Van Transit for People with Physical Disabilities |
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| Organization Info | |||||||||
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| Alternate Name | Handivan Transit for People with Physical Disabilities | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| Address | Transit Administration Building 3332 Harvester Rd Burlington, ON L7N 3M8 View Google Map | ||||||||
| Located In Community | Burlington (QEW West Corridor) | ||||||||
| Site Location | Burlington Transit building | ||||||||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Walkers Line and Harvester Rd | ||||||||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 5013 City of Burlington 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 | ||||||||
| Areas Served | Burlington - with connections to Hamilton DARTS and Oakville Care-A-Van | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||||||||
| Hours/Dates/Meeting Details | |||||||||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Service Mon-Fri 7 am-11 pm * Sat 9 am-11 pm * Sun 9 am-6 pm | ||||||||
| Contact Information | |||||||||
| Office Phone | 905-639-5158 | ||||||||
| After Hours Phone | Pager number provided to clients | ||||||||
| Fax | 905-335-7878 | ||||||||
| Website | cms.burlington.ca/page4376.aspx | ||||||||
| Primary Contact | Cathy Osgood, Dispatcher/Scheduler | ||||||||
| Alternate Contact | Jane McGhee, Dispatcher/Scheduler | ||||||||
| Primary Executive | Mike Spicer, Director of Transit; Phone: 905-335-7869 ext 7845; Email: mike.spicer@burlington.ca | ||||||||
| Description & Services | |||||||||
| Description | A specialized service operated by Burlington Transit for people with physical disabilities who have been approved for transportation by the Handi-Van Eligibility Committee * those who are also cognitively impaired may use the service if accompanied by an escort (escort must also pay fare) Bus service for people with disabilities who have problems boarding public transit, climbing stairs or who cannot walk 175 metres * minimum trip request time is 48 hours in advance upon availability * trips can be booked up to one month ahead * other bookings based on availability Individuals eligible for Handi-Van are also eligible for the Taxi Scrip program * program users call participating taxi companies directly, use coupons purchased from Handi-Van (a taxi scrip coupon book is sold at a reduced cost to registered photo ID card users, card available from Handi-Van) Connections to Hamilton DARTS and Oakville Care-A-Van Must apply directly to DARTS or Care-A-Van, even if already accepted by Burlington Handi-Van Transfer point to Hamilton DARTS is Joseph Brant Hospital * transfer point to Oakville Care-A-Van is at Lakeshore Place Retirement Home (Lakeshore Rd and Hampton Heath) | ||||||||
| Broader Terms | Disabilities ; Transportation ; Transportation services ; Vehicles | ||||||||
| Subjects | Accessible transportation ; Physical disabilities ; Public transportation ; Taxis | ||||||||
| Related Terms | Amputees ; Assistive devices ; Attendant care ; Communication disorders ; Mobility services ; Paraplegics ; Quadraplegics ; Special olympics ; Vehicle adaptations | ||||||||
| Eligibility | Must meet provincial eligibility requirements: people with disabilities who have problems boarding public transit, climbing stairs or who cannot walk 175 metres * doctor's approval required | ||||||||
| Application | Call to receive application form by mail * forms available at the Burlington Transit Building (Harvester Rd), the John St bus terminal, and online Applications approved on the fourth Tuesday of the month by the Handi-Van Eligibility Committee | ||||||||
| Fees | Service - same as fares on regular transit | ||||||||
| Languages | English | ||||||||
| Directory Description and Headings | |||||||||
| Seniors Directory Headings | Transportation | ||||||||
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