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Bracebridge Transit offers a variety of options for residents with reduced mobility to help provide everyone the freedom and independence to travel safely throughout the Town.
Individuals who use a cane, a walker, a wheelchair or scooter can use the accessible low-floor bus. Those who cannot board Bracebridge Transit due to a physical disability may register with Bracebridge Mobility, to travel to and from their destinations with greater ease.
Please visit the Service Alerts page for service delivery changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Low-Floor Bus |
Low-floor service allows people with reduced mobility the freedom and independence of using public transit services. A low-floor bus has no steps at the front door and the bus is also equipped with a driver-controlled retractable foldout ramp, which when folded out to the curb makes for a virtually flat entrance into the bus. The bus has a capacity of 20 seated passengers which includes 5 priority passenger seats, identified by blue upholstery. The priority seating area can be modified to accommodate 2 standard wheelchairs. |
Boarding and Exiting the Bus |
To help keep the buses on schedule, it is important that boarding, securing, and exiting the bus is completed as quickly as possible. Here are a few tips that will help make your trip safe and relaxing:
Wheelchair or Scooter Boarding and Exiting
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Priority Seating |
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires priority seating be designated for seniors and peoples with disabilities. Priority seating is available on Bracebridge Transit. These seats, found near the front of the bus, are reserved for passengers who are disabled or have a physical limitation requiring priority seating. Passengers are reminded to offer these seats to individuals in need of priority seating. Priority Seating on BracebridgeTransit (in order of priority):
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Locating a Seat |
On the low-floor bus, the 2 front seats can be flipped up to accommodate up to 2 persons in wheelchairs/scooters. Note: If the bus is full, or is already carrying 2 customers who use a wheelchair or scooter, the Transit Operator may not be able to pick up another customer using a wheelchair or scooter. Move forward down the aisle and back into the wheelchair space provided. The drive will ensure that the lift-up seats are raised. Back into the secured space and fasten the safety strap across your chest. Make sure you lock your brakes. The securement belt system provided on the bus is mandatory and service can be denied if securement is refused. Transit drivers will assist with attaching and removing the securement system only - for the safety of our operators and for your safety, operators cannot provide assistance for boarding, positioning or exiting the bus. If you need assistance, please bring a friend or an attendant with you. |
Making an Exit |
If you know at which stop you wish to exit the bus, press the yellow stop to signal the driver. Once the bus has come to a full stop, please move to face the front of the bus and proceed to the safety line on the bus floor. Stay behind the safety line on the floor of the bus until the ramp has been completely lowered by the driver. Move onto the ramp facing forward and exit the bus. |
Support Person |
If you require a support person to accompany you on Bracebridge Transit, you may apply for a Support Person Transit Card Application Form which allows someone to travel with you for free in order to assist you during your journey. |
Safety and the Law |
If a bus is full, or is already carrying two customers in wheelchairs, the driver will not be able to pick up additional wheelchair customers. The driver will stop the bus and inform you that secured areas are occupied and will let you know when the bus will arrive. Bracebridge Transit drivers are concerned about the safety of their passengers. Drivers have been trained to provide the safest and most efficient service. Training includes safe operation of the ramp system and an understanding of customer needs. Please ask your driver if you have any questions. |