What is Demand Response Transportation?
Demand-Response Transportation (DRT) is designed to carry older individuals from a specific origin to a specific destination. Requests for transportation must be 24- to 48-hours prior to the trip.
The DRT program helps enhance the mobility of people who either cannot drive, are unable to use or do not have access to a fixed route transportation system, or simply prefer to use the demand-response system.
The Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging can help pay for non-emergency demand/response transportation to a program participant that is 60 years of age or older; or an informal caregiver authorized to receive transportation service in accordance with the Older Americans Act (OAA).
Examples of Demand/Response Transportation Us
Seniors can use TRAX for all of their transportation needs, including services like scheduling doctor’s appointments, handling work obligations, paying bills, visiting the pharmacy, managing banking tasks, shopping for essentials, running grocery errands, and booking beauty appointments.
Scheduling Transportation
Our Partner in Transportation
The Ark-Tex Area on Aging partners with TRAX to provide transportation for seniors in our region. Trips can be scheduled with TRAX up to two weeks in advance. TRAX provides curb-to-curb service, meaning passengers can be picked up at their home, taken to their requested location(s), and given a ride back home. TRAX provides accommodations for the special needs of passengers and has ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible vehicles. Wheel chair lifts are available upon request.
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For more information about riding with TRAX, please visit their webpage.
The Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members, and caregivers to help them receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services are targeted to those with greatest economic and social need. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups, and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.