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Disability advocates tell council JTA 'Connection Plus' changes risk job access; cite large fare increase for some riders
Summary
Speakers representing people with disabilities said proposed JTA fare changes to Connection Plus would significantly raise costs and threaten employment access for riders who rely on paratransit; advocates urged the council to require clearer, line‑item reporting and to seek sustainable alternatives.
Advocates for people with disabilities told the City Council on March 10 that proposed fare changes to JTA’s Connection Plus same‑day paratransit service risk making transit unaffordable and unreliable for riders who depend on it to get to work.
Sharon Dyes, speaking for disability stakeholders, described the proposed fare structure as unsustainable for frequent users: “On April 2nd, the increase for me…
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