Los Angeles Tourist Accessibility Guide - Accessible Transportation
Access Services - Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) for Los Angeles County. Access Services is responsible for the administration of Access Paratransit and is committed to improving the mobility on public transit of persons with disabilities. Access Paratransit transportation service is available for any ADA paratransit eligible individual to any location within 0.75 mile of any fixed bus operated by the Los Angeles County public fixed route bus operators and within 0.75 mile around METRO Rail stations during the hours that the systems are operational. Access Paratransit operates seven days a week, 24 hours of the day in most areas of Los Angeles County. It is a shared ride service that operates curb-to-curb and utilizes a fleet of small buses, mini-vans and taxis.
Fares are distance-based and range from $1.50 to $4.00 for each one-way trip. Trip reservations can be made from 45 minutes to 24 hours prior to the desired pick-up time. Phone: 1-800-883-1295 TDD: 1-800-826-7280
Airline Seating Charts - Want a window seat on the airplane? Or do you prefer the aisle? This site has seat maps for many airlines in the US, South America and Europe. If you buy your airline tickets online, or if your travel agent doesn't know, this valuable resource will show you where the seats are located.
Amtrak - A Guide to Amtrak Services for Travelers with Disabilities (General information: 1-800-USA-RAIL)
Greyhound - Greyhound ADA Services. (Greyhound Customers With Disabilities Assist Line: 800-752-4841)
LA DOT - Los Angeles Department of Transportation operates buses within Los Angeles. All LA DOT buses are wheelchair accessible. (Routing Assistance: 1-800-COMMUTE or TDD: 1-800-252-9040) (LA DOT Home Page)
Los Angeles International Airport - LAX accessibility info. You can get the most recent information from their Home Page (contains extensive use of Frames) and follow these instructions: In the left-hand menu, click on Passenger Services, then select Travelers w/ Disabilities. You will find information for LAX Parking, Rampways, Elevators, Restrooms, Wheelchairs, Transportation, and more. (General Info: 310-646-2270; Wheelchair shuttle service at Parking Lot C: 310-646-6402 or 310-646-8021). (LAX Home Page)
Medical Travel - full-service medical travel agency that caters to people with special medical needs. Van rentals, wheelchair rentals, more.
MTA (Public Buses and Trains) - The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority operates buses equipped with automatic wheelchair lifts. For information, call 213-626-4455 or 800-COMMUTE or 800-252-9040 (TDD/TTY). Metrolink: 800-371-LINK or 800-698-4TDD (TDD/TTY). Metro is also the primary funding source for Access Services Incorporated, the federally-required ADA paratransit service. This service is offered to individuals whose disabilities prevent them from independently using regular bus or rail service. It is comparable to fixed-route service and offers 24-hours-a-day curb-to-curb service. (Phone: 800-827-0829).
(MTA Home Page)
Project Action - Traveler's Database for Los Angeles: List of addresses and phone numbers for Public Transit, Travel Agencies and many LA area hotels that have accessible shuttles. Lists many LA area hotels that have accessible shuttles.