guide

Guide to

Accessible

Transportation

in Bristol and

Plymouth

Counties

Transportation-Massachusetts

Private Transportation—Massachusetts ... 2

Attleboro–Based .................................. 2

Bridgewater–Based............................... 3

Carver–Based....................................... 5

Dartmouth–Based................................. 6

Dighton–Based .................................... 7

Halifax–Based...................................... 8

Fall River–Based .................................. 9

Lakeville–Based ................................... 10

Manseld–Based .................................. 11

Middleboro–Based ................................ 11

New Bedford–Based .............................. 12

Plymouth–Based .................................. 13

Rochester–Based.................................. 17

Seekonk–Based.................................... 18

Somerset–Based................................... 19

Springeld–Based ................................ 19

Taunton–Based .................................... 20

Westport–Based ................................... 25

Private Transportation—Rhode Island ..... 26

Public Transit ........................................ 28

GATRA.................................................. 28

PAL—Plymouth Area Links ...................... 28

OWL—Owl-Onset-Wareham Link .............. 29

SRTA—SE Regional Transit Authority......... 29

Commuter Rail Service in GATRA Area........ 30

Paratransit Service................................. 34

Hotels/Motels ....................................... 36

Table of Contents

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Guide to Accessible

Transportation in Bristol and

Plymouth Counties

This guide concentrates on transportation

operating through the Greater Attleboro/

Plymouth/Onset and New Bedford/Fall River

areas of Southeastern Massachusetts. Thirty-

 ve private transportation providers, four

public transit providers, three paratransit

providers, and two commuter rail systems are

included, as well as nine hotels/motels. All

information is based on answers provided from

telephone surveys of the service providers

involved. In case there have been changes

since October 2004, or to be certain of

information provided, we encourage tourists to

call ahead when making travel arrangements.

Information compiled by Donna Kulpa as part of

the Barbara Wilensky Gopen Memorial Fellowship.

The fellowship is sponsored by the Massachusetts

Developmental Disabilities Council, the Institute for

Community Inclusion, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Center, and the Disability Law Center.

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PRIVATE

TRANSPORTATION–

MASSACHUSETTS

ATTLEBORO-BASED

Cricket Car Service

Locations service provided:

All of Southeastern

Mass. including Boston and Worcester as well as

Providence, RI

Times available:

Seven days/week on a 24-hour

schedule by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. If you wish to place

a foldable wheelchair into the trunk, please note

you must request the large vehicle and allow 48

hours' advance notice. A walker may be taken. If

needed, company is willing to call an area disability

group for availability of a PCA/companion guide

with 48 hours' notice.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Kevin Harding at 508-223-

3133

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Houle's City Cabs

Locations service provided:

In communities

throughout Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plainville,

Norton, and Rehoboth. Also, Boston, Providence, or

Worcester.

Times available:

Seven days/week from 6 a.m. to

midnight

Cost:

$4 for the  rst mile calculated from Attleboro

Center or North Attleboro and $2 per mile

thereafter with no extra charge for a group as of

Sept. 16, 2004

Accessible features:

Walker or guide companion

allowed

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-222-5000

Owner:

Dennis O'Donnell

BRIDGEWATER-BASED

A&A Metro Transportation

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass.; travel to Worcester, Providence,

Boston, and points north of Boston

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24 hours by

appointment

Cost:

Call for a town-by-town rate

Accessible features:

All accommodations require

48 hours' notice unless there is an emergency:

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operator-controlled (kids') safety door and windows;

wheelchair lift; can take foldable wheelchair in taxi

or trunk. One hour's notice needed to bring a walker

or other equipment to local areas, 24 hours' to

travel into Boston. PCA/guide companion can travel

for free.

Additional comments:

Limousines, sedans,

corporate van, or bus; shuttle or charter service

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-697-0017 or toll-free at

800-437-3844

Owner:

Bill Arrighi

Bill's Taxi

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass.; travel to Worcester, Providence,

Boston, and points north of Boston

Times available:

Monday - Thursday from 6 a.m. to

10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.;

Sunday from 12 noon - 7 p.m.

Cost:

Call for a town-by-town rate

Accessible features:

All accommodations require

48 hours' notice unless there is an emergency:

operator-controlled (kids') safety door and windows;

wheelchair lift; can take foldable wheelchair in taxi

or trunk. One hour's notice needed to bring a walker

or other equipment to local areas, 24 hours' to

travel into Boston. PCA/guide companion can travel

for free.

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Additional comments:

Company has a division that

utilizes accessible vehicles for medical and school

transports.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-697-4488 or 508-697-

4343

Owner:

Bill Arrighi

CARVER-BASED

All American Taxi

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. to Boston, Worcester,

Providence, or New York

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24 hours by

appointment

Cost:

Call for rates—note there is no added cost for

individuals transported on the same point-to-point

basis

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. Foldable wheelchair,

walker, oxygen, or other equipment may be taken.

With 48 hours' notice, company is willing to call

area disability group for availability of a PCA/

companion guide.

Additional comments:

Taxis with access to

minivan

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-759-4281

Owner:

Mario Palmer

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Krystal Carriage Limousine

Locations service provided:

Areas of Southeastern

Mass., Boston, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

When booking please

mention if you wish to place a foldable wheelchair

in the trunk or bring a walker, oxygen, or other

equipment. With one week's notice company is

willing to call area disability group for availability

of a PCA/companion guide if needed.

Additional comments:

Passenger vans

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact & owner:

Angela Philhower at 508-866-

4119

DARTMOUTH-BASED

Hollywood Limousine

Locations service provided:

Southeastern Mass. to

Boston, Worcester, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24 hours by

appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. Mention if placing a

foldable wheelchair or walker into the trunk.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Paul Nunes at 508-984-5823

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DIGHTON-BASED

Urban Transportation & Tours, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Throughout all of

Southeastern Mass., Boston, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Wheelchair lift vans are

available upon request and a walker, equipment, or

guide companion may be taken at no extra charge

Additional comments:

Wheelchair-accessible vans

(if available) can handle four wheelchairs or ten

passengers. With a week's notice company is willing

to call area disability group for availability of a

PCA/companion guide if needed.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Cynthia Urban at 508-824-

2306

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HALIFAX-BASED

HT Drummond, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Throughout Southern

New England, Southeastern Mass., and Rhode

Island, and to Boston, Worcester, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24 hours by

appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. Requires 24 hours'

advance notice to accommodate a foldable

wheelchair. Walker, oxygen, or other equipment may

be taken. With a week's notice company is willing

to call area disability group for availability of a

PCA/companion guide.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 781-293-6264

Owner:

Hugh Drummond

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FALL RIVER-BASED

Braga Transportation

Locations service provided:

Lakeville, Somerset,

Swansea, Fall River, Westport, and Freetown; airport

bookings through the dispatcher to Boston and

Providence

Times available:

Appointments starting at 6:30

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and by appointment

on weekends. Book through GATRA for medically

related travel.

Cost:

Call for airport booking rates.

Accessible features:

With 24 hours' notice,

wheelchair-accessible vans with a chair lift. Walker,

oxygen, or other equipment may be taken. With

48 hours' notice company is willing to call area

disability group for availability of a PCA/companion

guide.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-673-6779

Owner:

Robert Braga

Howard Bus

Locations service provided:

Fall River area in

Southeastern Mass. to Boston, Worcester, or

Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Any person utilizing a folded

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wheelchair, walker, or other equipment must place

their own equipment and own self into Howard Bus

vehicles

Additional comments:

A charter service

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Sandra Howard at 508-674-

8201

LAKEVILLE-BASED

Moonlighting Limousine

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. to Boston, Worcester, and

Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety doors and windows. Mention if traveling with

a foldable wheelchair, walker, or other equipment.

With 48 hours' notice company will call area

disability group for availability of a PCA if needed.

Additional comments:

Limousine service with

coolers, TV monitors

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Brian Johnson at 508-947-

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MANSFIELD-BASED

Mans eld Town Taxi

Locations service provided:

Mans eld, Canton,

Foxboro, Sharon, Stoughton, Brockton, and Norton

throughout Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island

Cost:

General rates are $3 for the  rst mile and

$2.50 each additional mile. Call for  at fee rates by

town to Boston, Worcester, and Providence. There is

an added cost for extra individuals.

Accessible features:

Advance notice if traveling

with a foldable wheelchair. A walker, oxygen,

or other equipment allowed. On an emergency

basis company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-339-3771 or toll-free at

877-743-3632

Additional comments:

Vans

MIDDLEBORO-BASED

Superior Taxi

Locations service provided:

Middleboro, Lakeville,

Carver, and Rochester throughout So. New England

including Boston, Worcester, Providence, & New York

Times available:

Seven days from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost:

Rates are $3 for the  rst mile and $2 for

every mile thereafter. No added cost per individual

on a point-to-point basis. As of Sept. 30, 2004,  at

rates from Middleboro to Boston starting from $95,

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to Providence from $65.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety doors and windows. A foldable wheelchair

could be accommodated in trunk area. With 48

hours' notice company will call area disability group

for availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Vans or a Chevy Impala with

 rst aid kits in vehicles; Criminal Offender Record

(CORI) checks on drivers

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-947-2424

NEW BEDFORD-BASED

Yellow Cab (Medical Service)

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island with no added

cost per individual to Boston hospitals, Providence,

and Worcester

Times available:

By appt., 48 hours in advance

Cost:

Call for rates. There is no added cost per

individual.

Accessible features:

48 hours' notice for vehicles

with safety doors, windows, or wheelchair lift, or

to bring walker, oxygen, or other equipment. With

48 hours' notice company is willing to call area

disability group for availability of a PCA.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 800-696-3814

Owner:

Walter Callahan

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Yellow Cab (Taxi Service)

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24-hour basis

Cost:

Rates are $3.75 for the  rst mile with each

additional mile at $2.25. There is no added cost per

individual.

Accessible features:

48 hours' notice for vehicles

with safety doors and windows, wheelchair lift,

walker, oxygen, or other equipment. With 48 hours'

notice company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

A 36-vehicle  eet

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-999-5213

Owner:

Walter Callahan

PLYMOUTH-BASED

AA Supreme Limousine, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island to Boston,

Worcester, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

only

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety doors and windows. Mention at booking if

a foldable wheelchair, walker, or other equipment

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is being taken to utilize vehicles with extra-wide

doors. With a week's notice company is willing to

call area disability group for availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Limousine service

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Paul or Karen at 508-224-9058 or toll-free

at 800-761-5300

Central Transportation

Locations service provided:

Plymouth, Carver,

Duxbury, and Kingston to Boston, Worcester, and

Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week from 6:30 a.m.

to 11 p.m.

Cost:

Call for rates. No extra charge for individuals

on a point-to-point basis.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety doors and windows. Mention at booking if a

foldable wheelchair or walker is to be placed in the

trunk. With 48 hours' notice company will call area

disability group for availability of a PCA.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-746-0018

May ower Citiservices, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Throughout all of

Plymouth County or to Boston, Providence, and

Worcester

Times available:

Seven days/week, 24-hour basis

Cost:

Call for rates. No extra charge for individuals

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on a point-to-point basis, but there is an extra fee

for added stops. Special $60 hourly rate for errand

service as of Sept. 16, 2004.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety doors and windows, Curb-to-curb service

provided. A walker, equipment, or PCA may be taken

at no extra charge. With 24 hours' notice company

will call area disability group for availability

of a PCA. Mention if traveling with a foldable

wheelchair.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-746-7887

Owner:

Jeff Burbidge

Patriot Transportation, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Plymouth, Kingston,

Carver, Sagamore

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

As of 9/16/2004,  at rates from Plymouth to:

Boston—$85; Worcester—$70; Providence—$160

Accessible features:

None

Additional comments: Livery service that uses

Crown Victoria vehicles. Also operates a travel

agency.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Tim or Shelly at 888-747-1702

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Plymouth & Brockton Street

Railway Company

Locations service provided:

A  xed route from

Boston throughout the South Shore and Cape

Cod. Stops in Barnstable, Hyannis, Sagamore, and

Plymouth.

Times available:

Seven days/week from 4 a.m.

to 11:15 p.m. Check operator's recording for set

schedule.

Cost:

Call for rates or check website. A PCA travels

free.

Accessible features:

Contact the operator with

24 hours' notice for wheelchair lift or if traveling

with a foldable wheelchair, walker, oxygen, or other

equipment

Additional comments:

Motor coaches, half of

which are equipped with lifts

Air conditioning:

Yes

Website:

www.p-b.com

Contact:

Operator at 508-746-4795 or 508-746-

0378

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ROCHESTER-BASED

Braga Transportation

Locations service provided:

Wareham, Rochester,

Marion, and Mattapoisett to the airport, Boston,

and Providence

Times available:

Appointments start at 6:30 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and by appointment on

weekends. Book for medical travel through GATRA.

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

24 hours' notice for

wheelchair lift or if traveling with a foldable

wheelchair, walker, oxygen, or other equipment.

With 48 hours' notice company will call area

disability group for availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Uses vans that have lifts

and are wheelchair-accessible

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-673-6779 for non-

medical. Call GATRA at 800-483-2500 for medical.

Owner:

Robert Braga

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SEEKONK-BASED

LEA, LLC

Locations service provided:

All of Southeastern

Mass. and Rhode Island including Boston,

Worcester, and Providence

Times available:

Seven days/week by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

48 hours' notice needed to

access a wheelchair lift. If passenger is taking

a folding wheelchair, walker, oxygen, or other

equipment, please mention when booking. Limos

have operator-controlled safety door and window

locks.

Additional comments:

Typically uses six-, eight-,

or ten-passenger limos with coolers, TV, videos, and

CDs, or with advance notice can access vans

Air conditioning:

Yes

Website:

www.lea-limousine.com

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-336-4555 or toll-free at

866-211-5466

Owner:

Steve Bolduc

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SOMERSET-BASED

Fisher Bus, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island

Time:

Call for charters

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

48 hours' advance notice if

traveling with a wheelchair (foldable for cargo area)

or for wheelchair lift availability. Walker or other

equipment may be taken. With 48 hours' to a week's

notice company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Strictly a charter bus

company using vans that all include lavatories

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 508-678-6127

Owner:

Allen Fisher

SPRINGFIELD-BASED

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Locations service provided:

Throughout the East

Coast from Spring eld, MA to Washington, D.C.

including Boston, New York, and Worcester

Time:

Call or see website as bus company operates

on a varying set schedule seven days/week.

Cost:

Call or see website

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Accessible features:

48 hours' advance notice for

wheelchair lift availability. Mention with customer

ticketing if traveling with a walker, foldable

wheelchair, or other equipment.

Additional comments:

Operates motor coaches;

Peter Pan bus tickets are interchangeable with

Bonanza Bus Lines or Greyhound Bus Lines tickets

Air conditioning:

Yes

Website:

www.peterpanbus.com

Contact:

Customer ticketing at 800-237-8747

TAUNTON-BASED

Checkers Cabs

Locations service provided:

Massachusetts and

Rhode Island including Boston, Worcester, and

Providence

Time:

Seven days/week, 24 hours

Cost:

Rates are $2 per mile with an extra $10

charge per person. A  at $70 fee from Taunton area

to Boston,  at $50 fee Taunton area to Providence,

otherwise by miles. All rates as of Sept. 16, 2004.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. 24 hours' advance

notice to access a chair lift or if traveling with a

foldable wheelchair. A walker, equipment, or PCA

may be taken at no extra charge.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatch at 508-824-5831

Owner:

Al Tucan

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Cozy Cabs

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Boston,

Worcester, and Providence

Time:

Seven days/week, 24 hours

Cost:

Rates are $2 per mile with an extra $10

charge per person. A  at $70 fee from Taunton area

to Boston,  at $50 fee Taunton area to Providence,

otherwise by miles.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks; 24 hours' advance

notice to access a chair lift or if traveling with a

foldable wheelchair. A walker, equipment, or PCA

may be taken at no extra charge.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatch at 508-33082

Owner:

Al Tucan

H&L Bloom Bus Lines

Locations service provided:

From Taunton to

Boston via scheduled runs including  ag stops in

the following communities: Taunton, Raynham,

Easton, and West Bridgewater

Time:

Seven days/week on a set schedule

Cost:

$9 one-way/$18 round trip or a book of 10

rides for $40. While there are no senior discounts,

all children 5 - 12 years old ride at half price,

children under 5 ride free. Prices as of Sept. 16,

2004.

Accessible features:

24 hours' advance notice to

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access a chair lift or if traveling with a foldable

wheelchair. A walker, equipment, or PCA may be

taken at no extra charge.

Additional comments:

Motor coaches used as

commuter buses. Company spokesperson noted that

company allows Seeing Eye dogs only and that all

coaches have an extra step that slides out.

Contact:

Andrea Crawford at 508-822-1991, ext. 11

Enjoyable Journeys

Locations service provided:

Throughout New

England states, including service to Boston,

Worcester, and Providence. Has charters or

individual tours nationwide.

Time:

By appointment to set charter or individual

tours

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Mention when booking

if traveling with a foldable wheelchair, walker,

oxygen, or other equipment. With a week's

notice company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Lavatories, internal packs,

individual climate control at reclining seats with

footrests and DVDs/CDs

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Karen for individual tours; to charter a

motor coach call Joe, both at 508-823-6262

Owner:

Jeff Deyo

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Pegasus Airport Service

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. to Boston, Worcester, and

Providence

Time:

Seven days/week, 24 hours by appointment

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

Mention when booking

if traveling with a foldable wheelchair, walker,

oxygen, or other equipment. With 48 hours'

notice company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Utilizes fourteen- or  fteen-

passenger minivans

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact and owner:

Donna Francis at 508-822-

4388 or toll-free 888-609-4388

Taunton Motorized Carriages

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Boston,

Worcester, and Providence

Time:

Seven days/week, 24 hours

Cost:

Rates are $2 per mile with an extra $10

charge per person. A  at $70 fee from Taunton area

to Boston,  at $50 fee Taunton area to Providence,

otherwise by miles. All rates as of Sept. 16, 2004.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. 24 hours' advance

notice to access a chair lift or if traveling with a

foldable wheelchair. A walker, equipment, or PCA

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may be taken at no extra charge.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatch at 508-822-7313

Owner:

Al Tucan

Yellow Cabs

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Boston,

Worcester, and Providence

Time:

Seven days/week 24-hour

Cost:

Rates are $2 per mile with an extra $10

charge per person. A  at $70 fee from Taunton area

to Boston,  at $50 fee Taunton area to Providence,

otherwise by miles. All rates as of Sept. 16, 2004.

Accessible features:

Operator-controlled (kids')

safety door and window locks. 24 hours' advance

notice to access a chair lift or if traveling with a

foldable wheelchair. A walker, equipment, or PCA

may be taken at no extra charge.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatch 508-880-6767

Owner:

Al Tucan

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WESTPORT-BASED

Amaral Bus Company, Inc.

Locations service provided:

Eastern seaboard

from Nova Scotia to Florida; territory includes all of

Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Time:

By appointment as chartered

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

24 hours' advance notice to

access a chair lift or if traveling with a foldable

wheelchair or walker. Walker, equipment, or PCA

may be taken at no extra charge. With 24 hours'

notice company will call area disability group for

availability of a PCA.

Additional comments:

Lavatories with safety

handrails in all motor coaches; strictly a charter bus

company

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatch at 508-324-0551

Owner:

Jose Amaral

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BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH

HIGHWAY VISITOR

INFORMATION CENTERS

Bourne:

Route 25 East —508-759-3814

Mans eld:

Route 95 North between Exits 5 &

6— 508-339-5002

Plymouth:

Route 3 at Exit 5—508-746-1150

Swansea:

Interstate 195 between Exits 2 and

3—508-675-5515

Wareham:

After Exit 20 (summer only)

PRIVATE

TRANSPORTATION–

RHODE ISLAND

PROVIDENCE

Bonanza Bus Lines

Locations service provided:

From Providence with

150 stops to Boston, Spring eld, Albany, New York,

and on the Cape and Islands including Martha's

Vineyard

Time:

Call or see website as bus company operates

on a varying set schedule seven days/week

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Cost:

Call or see website. PCA travels free.

Accessible features:

48 hours' advance notice for

wheelchair lift availability. Mention if traveling with

a walker or foldable wheelchair by calling customer

ticketing. Walker and other equipment that can  t

in cargo area allowed.

Additional comments:

Operates motor coaches.

Bonanza bus tickets are interchangeable with Peter

Pan or Greyhound tickets and can be booked online.

Air conditioning:

Yes

Website:

www.bonanzabus.com

Contact:

Customer ticketing toll-free 800-556-3815

Pawtuxet Valley Buslines/Coach

USA

Locations service provided:

Throughout

Southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island

Time:

By appointment as chartered seven days/

week

Cost:

Call for rates

Accessible features:

48 hours' notice to utilize a

vehicle that accommodates two wheelchairs and

46 passengers (or vehicle can accommodate 49

- 50 passengers and a foldable wheelchair in the

cargo bin). Advance notice if traveling with walker,

oxygen, or other equipment.

Additional comments:

Lavatories and TV monitors/

videos; strictly a charter bus company

Air conditioning:

Yes

Contact:

Dispatcher at 800-828-4101

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PUBLIC TRANSIT

GATRA—Greater Attleboro/Taunton

Regional Authority

Location  xed-route service provided:

Attleboro,

North Attleboro, Dighton, Norton, Plainville and

Taunton, Rehoboth, and Seekonk

Time:

Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost:

One dollar within any community or  fty

cents for eligible reduced-fare riders. An additional

 fty cents (a quarter for reduced-fare riders) for

communities traveled through. Children under 6

ride free. Unlimited monthly pass and various punch

passes available for a limited time. PCA must pre-

Accessible features:

Wheelchair lifts on all buses;

walkers, oxygen, and equipment may be taken on

all buses

Website:

www.gatra.org

Contact:

Attleboro 508-236-1100, Taunton 508-

823-8828, TDD 508-824-7439. To receive an ADA

application write to GATRA, 2 Oak Street, Taunton,

MA 02780, attention: Joan Gallagher or email your

name and home address to

customercomments@gatra.org.

PAL-Plymouth Area Links

Location  xed-route service provided:

Plymouth

and Kingston area

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Time:

Monday - Friday from 6:20 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.,

Saturday - Sunday from 8:20 a.m. to 7:10 p.m.

Cost:

Exact fare required. One dollar for adults,

 fty cents for seniors or riders with disabilities. An

additional  fty cents (quarter for reduced fares)

for communities traveled through. Children under 6

ride free. Monthly passes available. PCAs must pre-

Website:

www.gatra.org to PAL link

Contact: 508-747-1819

OWL—Owl-Onset-Wareham Link

Location  xed-route service provided:

West

Wareham to Bourne

Time:

Monday—Friday from 7:35 a.m. to 6:19 p.m.,

Saturday from 8:42 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost:

Exact fare required. One dollar for adults,

 fty cents for seniors or riders with disabilities. An

additional  fty cents (quarter for reduced fares)

for communities traveled through. Children under 6

ride free. Monthly passes available. PCAs must pre-

Website:

www.gatra.org to OWL link

Contact:

800-433-5995 or TTY at 508-824-7439

SRTA—Southeastern Regional

Transit Authority (Fall River and

New Bedford Area)

Location  xed-route service provided:

Acushnet,

Fairhaven, Freetown, Dartmouth, New Bedford,

Fall River, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Somerset,

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Swansea, and Westport. The following services

were eliminated effective Sept. 7, 2004: Somerset/

Swansea shuttle and Acushnet/Fairhaven/

Mattapoisett shuttle.

Cost:

Regular fare per zone $1.25. For seniors/

those with disabilities/children age 6 - 11, sixty

cents fare per zone. One-way trip (NB - FR/FR - NB)

$4.75. Children under 6 free with adult. Monthly

passes may be purchased.

Website:

www.srtabus.com/DRSchedu.htm

Contact:

508-997-9821 or email info@srtabus.com

MBTA Commuter Rail

Service in GATRA Area

Attleboro/Stoughton Commuter

Rail

Stops:

Boston South Station, Back Bay, Ruggles,

Hyde Park, Route 128, Canton Junction, Canton

Center, Stoughton, Sharon, Mans eld, Attleboro,

South Attleboro, Mans eld, and Providence

Times:

Call 617-222-3200 for travel information or

see website

Cost:

Sold by zones. Tickets can be purchased

at train stations during limited hours or on the

train with a $2 surcharge per ticket. Out-of-state

tourists wanting discount passes must have out-

of-state transit passes, which will be honored

in Massachusetts. Call 617-222-3200 for travel

information or see website.

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Accessibility:

Mini-high platform at outbound

end of station for accessibility. Ask conductor for

assistance if needed as priority seats can be folded

to provide room for an unsecured wheelchair area

on commuter rail. If getting off midway, inform

conductor if extra time is needed.

Additional notes:

Fixed Route Services at OTA/Back

Bay of ce is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am to

5:00pm. The of ce is closed weekends and holidays.

Call 617-222-1542, 617-222-5970 (voice), or 617-

222-5854 (TTY) for more information. Senior and

Access Pass Program reduced-fare passes for eligible

persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Bring

your pass from your state. Call Ron Marani at

617-222-5438 (voice) or 617-222-5854 (TTY) for

information on all concerns, questions, suggestions,

complaints, and trip planning regarding travel by

persons with disabilities or senior citizens on MBTA

buses, subway, light rail (Green Line), commuter

rail, and commuter boat.

Old Colony Commuter Rail

Stops:

Boston South Station, Braintree, Holbrook/

Randolph, Montello, Brockton, Campello,

Bridgewater, Middleboro/Lakeville, South

Weymouth, Abington, Whitman, Hanson, Halifax,

Kingston, and Plymouth

Times:

Call 617-222-3200 for travel information or

see website

Cost:

Tickets can be purchased at train stations

during limited hours or on the train with a $2

surcharge per ticket. Out-of-state tourists wanting

discount passes must have out-of-state transit

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passes, which will be honored in Massachusetts.

Call 617-222-3200 for travel information or see

website.

Accessibility:

A full-size platform is at each station

for accessibility. Ask conductor for assistance

if needed as priority seats can be folded to

provide room for an unsecured wheelchair area

on commuter rail. If getting off midway, inform

conductor if extra time is needed.

Additional notes:

Fixed Route Services at OTA/Back

Bay of ce is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:

00pm. The of ce is closed weekends and holidays.

Call 617-222-1542, 617-222-5970 (voice), or 617-

222-5854 (TTY). Senior and Access Pass Program

reduced-fare passes for eligible persons with

disabilities and senior citizens. Bring your pass

from your state. Call Ron Marani at 617-222-5438

(voice) or 617-222-5854 (TTY) for information on

all concerns, questions, suggestions, complaints,

and trip planning regarding travel by persons

with disabilities or senior citizens on MBTA buses,

subway, light rail (Green Line), commuter rail, and

commuter boat.

How to get to the Back Bay of ce:

* By subway:

You can get to OTA/Back Bay easily

by the Orange Line. Simply exit the train at Back

Bay Station and take the elevator to the lobby.

OTA/Back Bay is to the right of the Amtrak ticket

windows.

* By commuter rail:

Four commuter rail lines

stop at Back Bay Station: Framingham/Worcester,

Needham, Attleboro/Stoughton, and Franklin/Forge

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Park. As with travel by Orange Line, simply take the

elevator to the lobby and look for OTA/Back Bay to

the right of the Amtrak ticket window.

* By Green Line:

Take the Green Line to Copley

Station (Copley Station, currently not wheelchair

accessible). Walk up Dartmouth Street to the MBTA

Back Bay T Station.

Website:

www.mbta.com

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PARATRANSIT

SERVICE

Accessible, curb-to-curb transportation for

passengers who meet ADA requirements and/or

are age 60+ who cannot use  xed-route service. A

temporary, 21-day visitor's service pass for an ADA-

eligible rider or senior is available when area of ces

are contacted in advance.

Regional GATRA Dial-A-Ride

Location services provided:

Attleboro, Berkley,

North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Seekonk, and

Taunton. Note: Bill's Taxi operates Dial-A-Ride

service in Mans eld.

Time:

Scheduled appointments begin Monday

- Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call a day ahead; Monday

appointments can be left on answering machine

over the weekend.

Cost:

$1.25 within two directly connected

communities and $2.50 for travel beyond these

boundaries. PCAs must pre-register to travel free.

Accessible features:

Paratransit, curb-to-

curb service; operators have CPR,  rst aid, and

sensitivity training

Website:

www.gatra.org

Contact:

Attleboro 508-222-6106, Taunton 508-

823-8828, TDD 508-824-7439

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Council of Aging Dial-A-Rides

Location services provided:

Plainville, Rehoboth,

Lakeville, Middleboro, Carver, Plymouth, Kingston,

and Wareham

Time:

Scheduled appointments begin Monday

- Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call a day ahead; Monday

appointments can be left on answering machine

over the weekend.

Cost:

$1.25 within two directly connected

communities and $2.50 for travel beyond these

boundaries. PCAs must pre-register to travel free.

Contact:

Attleboro 508-222-6106, Taunton 508-

823-8828 (voice), 508-824-7439 (TTY)

Demand Response

(Operated by SRTA)

Location services provided:

Acushnet, Fairhaven,

Freetown, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Swansea, Fall

River, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Somerset, Swansea,

and Westport

Time:

Monday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost:

Exact fare required. Sixty cents per zone

for an ADA-eligible rider. A registered PCA rides

free. Anyone accompanying an individual and not

considered a PCA will be charged at the same rate as

the client. For this service there is no children's fare.

Website:

www.srtabus.com/DRSchedu.htm

Contact:

Administrative of ces 508-997-6767

(voice) or 508-997-1943 (TTY), or contact the

Authority by email at [email protected]. This is in

accordance with current FTA guidelines.

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HOTELS/MOTELS

DEDHAM

Residence Inn by Marriott

Address:

259 Elm St.

Shuttle:

Banquet room:

Holds up to 10 people on a  rst

 oor, or accessible to elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Distance from Boston:

30 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

45 minutes

Distance from Providence:

45 minutes

Contact:

781-407-0999

FALL RIVER

Best Western

Address:

360 Airport Rd.

Shuttle:

Has discounted rates with local air-

conditioned taxi. If wheelchair accessibility is

needed, contact with a motor bus company can be

made at discounted rate. May bring oxygen or walker.

Rooms

All rooms are accessible

Special rates:

Ask manager about discount rates for

travelers with disabilities or their PCAs. A nonpro t

that wants to book the banquet/conference room

should ask manager about discount rates.

Banquet room:

Holds up to 35 people on a  rst

 oor, or accessible to elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

90 minutes

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Distance from Providence:

40 minutes

Contact:

Manager at 508-672-0011

FRANKLIN

Hawthorne Suites Ltd.

Address:

Upper Union St.

Shuttle:

Free local shuttle for a ten-mile radius.

Wheelchair-accessible and air-conditioned.

Banquet room:

Holds up to 140 people on a  rst

 oor, or accessible to elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

45 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

508-553-3500

NEW BEDFORD

Days Inn

Address:

500 Hathaway Rd.

Shuttle:

None

Rooms:

PCA free if occupying same room

Banquet room:

350 people on the  rst  oor

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

90 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

90 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

508-997-1231

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NORTH DARTMOUTH

Comfort Inn

Address:

171 Faunce Corner Rd.

Shuttle:

None

Rooms:

Wheelchair-accessible; ask for PCA free if

occupying same room

Banquet room:

None

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

90 minutes

Distance from Providence:

90 minutes

Contact:

508-996-0800

RAYNHAM

Courtyard by Marriott

Address:

37 Paramount Dr.

Shuttle:

Sedan up to  ve miles free. Vehicle is

air-conditioned with operator-controlled door and

windows. A walker or oxygen may be taken.

Airport travel:

Yes, to any nearby airport

Banquet room:

Holds up to 80 people (theater-style)

on a  rst  oor, or accessible to elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

45 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

Front desk at 508-822-8383

SOMERSET

Quality Inn

Address:

1879 Wilbur Ave.

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Shuttle:

Banquet room:

Holds up to 50 people but is not

accessible

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston

: 90 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

45 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

Manager at 508-678-4545

TAUNTON

Holiday Inn of Taunton

Address:

700 Myles Standish Blvd.

Shuttle:

Banquet room:

Holds up to 200 people on a  rst

 oor, or accessible to elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

60 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

Manager at 508-823-0430

WESTPORT

Hampton Inn

Address:

53 Old Bedford Rd.

Shuttle:

Banquet room:

Holds up to 25 people on a  rst

 oor, or accessible with elevator

Accessible bathrooms for conference/banquet:

Prepared to accommodate a service animal:

Yes

Distance from Boston:

60 minutes

Distance from Worcester:

45 minutes

Distance from Providence:

30 minutes

Contact:

Kathy Charbonneau at 508-675-8500

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to acknowledge the Barbara

Wilensky Gopen Memorial Fellowship and

its sponsors the Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Center, Institute for Community Inclusion/

UMass Boston, Disability Law Center, and

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities

Council. Thanks also go to Southeast

Regional Planning Economic Development

District; Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional

Authority; Independence Associates; ARC of

Northern Bristol County; the Southeastern

Massachusetts Bureau of Tourism; Ron Marani

of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority;

Peggy Freedman of the Massachusetts

DD Council; and Meredith Aalto, Danielle

Dreilinger, David Temelini, and David Helm

of the Institute for Community Inclusion.

The guide would not have been completed

without their input and help.

—Donna Kulpa

Information compiled

by Donna Kulpa as part

of the Barbara Wilensky

Gopen Memorial

Fellowship.

The fellowship is sponsored by:

Massachusetts Developmental

Disabilities Council

Institute for Community Inclusion

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center

Disability Law Center