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Travel Training - Senior/Disabled | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

1240 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Eligibility

Cuyahoga county disabled residents up to age 65; Cuyahoga county seniors ages 65 and older.

Required documents

Referral form and application. Application must be filled out by resident and physician or licensed social worker.

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm by appointment. Training time is dependent on individuals needs group training is approximately 4-6 weeks.
(216) 566-5163

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(216) 575-3937

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(216) 781-4613

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(216) 566-5285

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(216) 621-9500

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https://www.riderta.com/traveltraining

Application process

Phone for information or visit website to access the referral form. After referral forms are submitted to the Travel Training Department; a trainer will contact applicants to schedule an appointment. Trainers can further assist with the application process and application documents.

Fees

Free for program; Transportation fees are fixed. Discounted aid for seniors is available through paratransit.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides one-on-one and group travel training to help seniors and individuals with disabilities navigate Cuyahoga County's public transit system. Offers instruction on reading and understanding route maps, paying fares, purchasing tickets, and getting on and off the bus/train safely. Also offers other accessibility instruction as well throughout the program.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Operates a public transportation system with bus and Rapid Transit service. Provides service on nearly 50 routes. Free trolley service available downtown. Paratransit service available in most areas of Cuyahoga County. Primarily services Cuyahoga County, but offers some connections to other counties. Mobility Specialists are also available off site at the Cuyahoga County Employment and Family Services Neighborhood Family Service Centers.