Consolidating Elderly and Handicapped Transportation
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 2
Abstract
Consolidation of transportation services for the Elderly and Handicapped (E & H) is an innovative, beneficial, and viable management alternative for eliminating duplication of services and waste of resources. Institutional funding constraints, indifferent attitudes of the participating agencies, and unfavorable political climates are major barriers against coordination and consolidation. These barriers can be overcome by the cooperative and concerted effort of all concerned. At a regional level, partial consolidation may be the first step prior to an ultimate full consolidation.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 2 • March 1986
Pages: 131 - 144
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1986
Published in print: Mar 1986
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