Transportation

For this section of my blog I wanted to provide a variety of transportation options that are available in the Texas Panhandle for individuals with disabilities. I also wanted to present a study that shows information on transportation in the Panhandle Region. I think that the information that I found is very informative and is necessary for individuals who may need these types of services to be more independent. Transportation in rural areas can be difficult to find and the information in this blog can make it easier for individuals and their families to find access to services that are available in our area.

In Amarillo there is a transportation system that can be contacted to help individuals with disabilities that cannot physically use accessible Fixed Route buses. This service is called SPEC-Trans. This service could be a great asset for a person who cannot gain access to the buses that are already out and may need special help to move about the city. It is important for parents and students to know that these services are available to them and the information that you can find at the link below will give you all the pertinent information that you will need to contact SPEC-Trans for more information.

http://www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/transit/spectrans.htm

The second transportation service that can be accessed by individuals with special needs for transportation service is the Panhandle Transit system. This service is not limited to individuals with disabilities but is accessible. This service help getting from place to place easier and is a solution when there is a need to go from one town in the Texas Panhandle to another. It covers the 26 counties in this area and provides access to many important services that may not have been available to those with transportation needs previously. If you would like to find out more information about Panhandle Transit click on the link below to access their website.

http://www.panhandletransit.com/

The final artifact that I would like to present is a research study of transportation service in the Texas Panhandle. This study provides important information about the services that can be found in this area, who is served by these services and where these services will take individual in need of transportation services. I thought that it would be interesting for people to see what these services provides say about their transportation services and I also wanted to show the different individuals who can be served. If you would like to access this studies information use the link below.

http://www.panhandlertag.com/Regional%20Coordination%20Plan%202007/Appendix%20E%20Panhandle%20Transportation%20Coordinantion%20Survey.pdf