1. IS NOW. . .
The Center for
Mobility Equity

2. the Center for Mobility Equity
About
the Center for Mobility Equity
501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
Managed public transportation services in Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County for 25 years ( ) as CMRT.
Public transportation services in Howard County is now managed by the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA)
CMRT no longer manages public transit, the organization now focuses on mobility management and advocacy
Center for Mobility Equity manages two grant funded programs which are Travel Training and the Transportation Resource Information Point (TRIP)

3. Howard County Public Transportation
Now managed by the Regional Transportation Agency
As of 2015, the RTA public transportation system includes 15 bus routes traveling through Howard, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s Counties and the city of Laurel.
RTA offers ADA Mobility services to customers who are unable to ride RTA fixed-route system due to disability or who qualify due to their age.
RTA Mobility is a curb-to-curb, shared ride transportation service.
RTA offers two Mobility programs: ADA Mobility and General Paratransit

4. RTA ADA Mobility Services
Required by law and follows Federal ADA guidelines
Eligibility: Anyone with a physical, cognitive, or emotional disability which prevents them from being able to use fixed-route bus service
Certification Process: Requires 2 part application and a face-to-face interview. Determination will be made within 21 business days of in-person interview.
Trip Service Area/Times: Trips must begin and end within ¾ of a mile of a current fixed-route stop. Service is available on the same days/times as the fixed route service.

5. RTA ADA Mobility Services cont.
ADA Trips: Trips must be scheduled between 2-7 days in advance. RTA Mobility does not provide same day service. Unlimited trips per day for any purpose.
ADA Fare: The fare will be between $2.50 and $4.00 for each one-way trip. Exact fare or pre-paid ticket is required.
Personal Care Attendant or Guest: The PCA and one additional guest rides are free. Any additional guest(s) including children five and older must pay full fare and are limited to space availability.

6. RTA General Mobility Services
Additional service (above and beyond ADA requirements) funded by Howard County
Eligibility: Must be Howard County resident, 60 years of age or older. If applicant is younger than 60 (18-59) Applicant is required to completed GPT medical information form.
Trip Service Area/Times: Trips must begin and end within Howard County. Medical trips to Baltimore City to selected major hospitals are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Service is available only Monday – Friday between 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7. RTA General Mobility Services cont.
GPT Trips: Trips must be scheduled between 2-7 days in advance. RTA Mobility does not provide same day service. Riders are limited to one (1) round trip per day.
GPT Trip Limitations: Trips are only provided to medical appointments, senior centers, social service agencies, employment, college.
GPT Fare: The fare for Howard County residents is $2.50 and each one-way trip. Exact fare or pre-paid ticket is required.

8. Travel Training Program
Began in February Curriculum adopted June 2011.
Over 1,500 human service agency professionals trained to date
Expanded to include small group and one-on-one training in 2014
CMRT receives grants from the State and Federal government which means our services are FREE!
Designed for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities as well as seniors, veterans, and others.
Serves all of Central Maryland

9. Serving Central Maryland

10. What is Travel Training?
Travel Instruction (also known as travel training) is a short term, designed to teach people with disabilities and seniors to travel safely and independently on fixed-route public transportation in their community.
Individuals with disabilities and seniors learn travel skills while following a specific route, typically to a school or job site.
The goal of travel training is independence. Allowing each individual to get where they need and want to go without relying on paratransit, organizational, or parent/family transportation.

11. Types of Travel Training
Train-the-Trainer
Small Group
One-on-One

12. Travel Training Principles
Every person should be able to move about with purpose and without harm
Everyone should be self advocates in all phases of their travel training
Everyone should be allowed the dignity afforded by independent travel and to accept the risks associated with such travel
All people should be valued and treated respectfully and with dignity without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origins, economic factors, etc.

13. A Day in the Life Where did you go? How did you get there?
Who did you see?
What did you purchase?

14. Riding the bus can help you to…
Access employment opportunities
Go on job interviews
Go to the grocery store, church, the mall and other places
Be an active member of your community
Become and/or stay independent
Visit friends and family
Stay active

15. appropriate for everyone?
Is Travel Training
appropriate for everyone?

16. Skills the trainee NEEDS
Training Model
Skills the trainee NEEDS
Travel training builds on current skills
Travel training addresses the gap between current skills and skills needed for independent travel
Travel Training Services
Skills the trainee HAS

17. Transit Skills Needed An awareness of personal space
An understanding of basic orientation concepts and recognition of landmarks
The ability to recognize and respond to dangerous situations
The ability to communicate and engage in acceptable social behavior
Knowledge of his/her own mobility device
Knowledge of the passing of time

18. SAFETY is our primary concern!
Proper Preparation & Planning
Communication
Trainer Positioning
Phasing/Fading
Route Scout
Task Analysis
Role Play
Shadowing

19. Travel Training Topics
TRIP planning
Reading Maps & Schedules
Using Googlemaps and other Apps
ADA and Passenger Rights and Responsibilities
Street Crossing and Pedestrian Safety
Paying Your Fare
Boarding and Deboarding a bus/train
Self Advocacy
Community Awareness & Staying Safe

20. THANK YOU!! For more information, please contact us:
Christine Fogle, Travel Trainer
Center for Mobility Equity (formerly CMRT)
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Victor Jimenez, Mobility Manager
Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland