MARTA Opens a Training Facility for Customers with Disabilities
On November 6, 2013, MARTA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official launch of its new Travel Training Facility designed for customers with disabilities to learn how to use the train and fixed bus networks that will offer transit options with greater flexibility and independence. The facility features simulated rail cars, bus stops and Breeze card vending machines to help customers with disabilities practice critical transit-riding skills.
Although MARTA provides curb-to-curb paratransit services, MARTA Mobility, customers must first qualify for the service and then schedule their trips in advance with MARTA. By practicing in the new training facility and learning how to use MARTA's regular rail service schedule and the fixed bus routes, individuals with disabilities will be able to get to their destinations without having to pre-schedule Mobility trips.
The new Travel Training Facility is free, self-paced and based on each customer's individual transit needs. Customers can call 404.848.6020 or 404.848.5193 to arrange an appointment for travel training at the facility or for more information, visit http://www.itsmarta.com/new-training-facility-with-disabilities.aspx
