Transportation
These programs and services could help you find transportation
as well as information on handicap parking and auto insurance
discounts. The text includes state and federal web-site links.
For county-specific resource information, click "Search for
Information" located at the top of each page.
Handicap Parking
Reduced Fare Program
Senior Citizen /Disabled Resident Transportation
Assistance Program
Transportation Resources
Handicap Parking
Under New Jersey law, a disabled person may obtain either a special
license plate or vehicle placard that provides special parking privileges.
To obtain the request form that must be certified by a physician
or podiatrist, call Motor
Vehicle Commission toll free at 1-888-486-3339 or 609-292-6500.
Reduced Fare Program
Senior citizens between age 62 and 64 are eligible for New
Jersey Reduced Fare Program paying no more than one-half
the regular one way fare on most intrastate bus and rail lines,
and most interstate bus and rail routes in New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM
weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays. People 65 and older,
or people with disabilities have round-the-clock discounts for most
routes. Either a Social Security card or program ID card will be
required. Contact your local
AAA for information.
Senior Citizen/Disabled Resident
Transportation Assistance Program
Casino tax revenues have been made available to support local
para-transit services in the counties. Services may include door-to-door
and fixed route service. Individuals 60 and over or individuals
with disabilities may contact your local
AAA or the website for New
Jersey Council on Special Transportation for information.
Transportation Resources
General information about transportation for the disabled and
elderly exists in the New
Jersey Resources Guide published by the Department
of Human Services Division of Disability Services. It provides
general
and county specific information. Transportation information starts on page 52.
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