Types of Transportation
When planning for your transportation to work it is helpful to know your options. The types of transportation available to you will depend on the area you live in. For example, larger cities tend to have more public and paratransit options while smaller, more rural areas will have limited options. The section below lists the most common types of transportation options available:
- Paratransit
- Taxis
- App-Based Rideshare
- Public Transportation
- Family, Friends and Community
- Walking and Biking
Bulletproof Your Commute to Work
This podcast-style explainer guides listeners through the process of creating a reliable transportation plan to support employment success and independence. The discussion explores practical strategies for identifying daily transit options, developing backup transportation methods, and connecting with local mobility managers for additional support and resources.
Listeners will also learn ways to coordinate carpools with coworkers, friends, or family members, locate volunteer ride programs within their communities, and determine whether walking or biking may be safe and realistic transportation choices.
In addition, the audio clip provides information on requesting accommodations for driver license testing and highlights the importance of proactive planning to reduce transportation barriers in the workplace.
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