Transportation
Community members with access and functional needs may have limited mobility or need specialized transportation support in emergencies and disasters. Supporting these needs requires planning ahead and coordination with mass transit and accessible transportation services providers for these community members.
How the AFN Community Can Get Transportation Support
- Access Alameda: Helps older adults and people with disabilities discover and connect with accessible transportation options based on location, age, and mobility needs.
- 2-1-1 Transportation Department: Outlines free and subsidized transportation options to reduce barriers for underserved communities in Alameda County.
- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): Injury Prevention & Evacuations: Outlines essential rules and tips to help riders stay safe and actively support station and train safety.
- ACE Rail: ADA and Accessibility: Answers accessibility (ADA) FAQs, explaining that all platforms meet ADA standards and feature ramps for boarding.
- AC Transit: Rider Resources: Offers essential transit guidance, fare rules, accessibility tools, and tips for new riders.
- San Francisco Bay Ferry: Accessibility: Describes San Francisco Bay Ferry’s accessibility features and policies.
- Planning for an Evacuation? Visit Ready.gov: Evacuation for more information.