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Chapter Five - Conclusions
Pages 28-29

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... These figures and trends are prompting transit agencies to seek ways to meet the growing demand for ADA-complementary paratransit service more effectively and efficiently. This synthesis identifies policies and practices, both proven and promising, from fellow paratransit operators.
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... The survey shows that a small set of respondents used taxis for ADA-complementary paratransit service: 16% as regular contractors, 21% as overflow contractors, and 12% as same-day contractors. The development of more widely available accessible taxis could spur a greater use of them by paratransit operators.
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