County Judge

Fort Bend County, TX

Robert E. Hebert

Fort Bend County Judge

  Phone (281) 341-8608 

OR (281)238-3462

www.fortbendcountynews.info

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Fort Bend County Announces "New Freedom" Public Transportation Program

Fort Bend County, TX- On February 16, 2009, Fort Bend implemented the "New Freedom" Grant Program aimed to provide transportation services for Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and full participation in society.The New Freedom Public Transit helps individuals with disabilities by providing new public transportation services and new transportation alternatives that go beyond the requirements of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).  This is an important step in working to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, make choices about their daily lives and participate fully in community life.

The first phase of the New Freedom Transit provides Monday - Saturday service during the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.  Although there is a schedule, riders must call and make reservations for each trip.  There are no limits to where a rider can travel within Fort Bend County.  In the event a rider has a need to travel outside of the county,  coordinated efforts will provide assistance to connecting transportation services.  The rider fare is $1.00 per one way trip.  A service companion is allowed to travel with the rider at no charge.  Subsequent phases will include rider attendants and van stop monitors to assist the riders who cannot travel independently.

Interested Fort Bend County residents are encouraged to register for this program by contacting Fort Bend County Public Transportation at 1-866-751-TRIP.

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