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Lift-equipped and kneeling buses are available on most of
N.J. Transit’s local bus routes. Many commuter rail and light
rail stations are accessible by elevator, ramp, platform or
portable lift. Information and a map of accessible stations
are available online.

ACCESS LINK
Website: njtransit.com, click on “Accessibility”
Telephone: [phone]
TTY: [phone]

As an alternative for people who cannot use the local N.J.
Transit bus services because of their disabilities, Access Link
provides curb-to-curb service that shadows local bus
routes. You must make reservations ahead of time.

COUNTY PARATRANSIT SERVICES

Each county provides community-based transportation
services for people with disabilities. For information on
hours of operation, fees and reservation procedures, see
the following list for contact numbers:

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Bergen County: [phone]
Essex County: [phone]
Hudson County: [phone]
Paterson: [phone]
Clifton: [phone]
West Milford: [phone]
City of Passaic: [phone]
Passaic County: [phone]
Sussex County: [phone]
Warren County: [phone] or [phone]
N.Y. ACCESS-A-RIDE SERVICE
Website: web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]

Information on eligibility for service, directions on how to
request rides, and assistance with all other trip inquiries.
N.Y. PARATRANSIT SERVICES –
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Website: rocklandgov.com/departments/
public-transportation/trips-paratransit
Telephone: [phone]
TTY: [phone]

Curb-to-curb service for people with disabilities
who are unable to use regular transit services.

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TRANSPORTATION
N.J. TRANSIT
Website: njtransit.com, click on “Accessibility”
Telephone: [phone]
TTY: [phone]