Transit

Mira has been blind since infancy, and uses Island Transit’s fixed-route and paratransit bus services.

Why I Ride: Island Transit offers freedom and flexibility to travel

October is Disability Awareness Month. Island Transit’s Mobility Specialist, Maribeth Crandell, had an opportunity to interview a rider not only popular amongst many of the… Continue reading

 

Accessing Island Transit has vastly improved Ioum Martin’s ability to get to work and school, and helped him budget his money and time.

Public transit offers hope to immigrant from Uganda and so many others

It doesn’t cost much to take the bus in Uganda. About 25 cents. But if you don’t have the money, you walk. That’s what Ioum… Continue reading

 

Mike Etzell says a lifetime of riding public transit gave his children confidence and the mobility needed for their independence.

Youth Find Confidence and Independence Riding Public Transit

It’s not easy raising children, especially in today’s hectic, high-speed world. Mike Etzell raised four, including twins. He says a lifetime of riding public transit… Continue reading

 

Slow to Start, Local Man Finds Big Trade Off in Riding Bus

Slow to Start, Local Man Finds Big Trade Off in Riding Bus

Stinger Anderson absolutely would not get on a bus. He owned a car and it was easy to drive where he needed to go. Now,… Continue reading

Slow to Start, Local Man Finds Big Trade Off in Riding Bus
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