New York

Access-A-Ride (AAR)

Provides transportation for people with disabilities in New York City who are unable to use public bus or subway service for some or all of their trips.

Guide to New York Transportation

AARP's state-by-state guide to transportation assistance, which provides links to transportation services, including dial-a-ride, bus tokens and/or transit passes for fixed-route scheduled services, taxi vouchers and mileage reimbursement to volunteers or program participants.

New York 211

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Guide to Accessible Transit

Information on reduced fares on subways, buses, and commuter railroads for customers with disabilities.

Local Offices for the Aging in New York

Contact information for Local Office on Aging throughout New York, which provide a variety of services for the aging, including transportion assistance.

New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Transportation Resources

Offers a list of helpful transportation resources for the disability community.

Parking Permits for People with Disabilities in New York City

Information from the New York City Department of Transportation on parking permits available for people with disabilities.

Parking for People with Disabilities in New York State

Brochure from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles explains the rules that businesses and all drivers should observe about reserved parking spaces, as well as information on obtaining license plates and parking permits for people with disabilities.

New York City Transportation Assistance Contact Information

Telephone numbers for transportation service providers in New York City including Access-A-Ride accessible transportation services, ferries and trains.

New York Transit Links

County by county transportation information for New York.

Medicaid in New York State

Information on services available for Medicaid recipients in New York, including transportation to medical appointments.

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Services for People with Disabilities

Information on accessible services for passengers with disabilities.

MTA Commuter Rail Lines

Accessible transit information for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, which connects New York City with nine suburban counties in New York State and Connecticut, providing regular train service to communities as far away as Montauk, Poughkeepsie and New Haven.
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