On-Campus Transportation
Overview
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) of Cal Poly provides on-campus transportation service to eligible students registered with our office. Tram/van service is available to students with permanent or temporary mobility impairments. The service operates between the hours of 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Requirements
Mobility impaired students should initailly verify their disability with the DRC office by providing medical documentation from a physician or licensed professional.
Students with temporary mobility impairments may receive on-campus transportation for an initial one week period by coming to the DRC office to complete a green application card. Students will be given a form for their doctor to verify the disability--this must be returned to our office within one week in order for services to be extended.
Students with permanent disabilities should schedule an intake appointment with a DRC Access Specialist to discuss and make arrangements for appropriate services. At this meeting, students will review the On-Campus Transportation Processes and Responsibilities to confirm that they understand policies related to the provision of these services.
Provision of Services
Students desiring to be picked up on a regular basis will complete a quarterly tram schedule and submit it to the DRC. The tram will only pick up and drop off students at designated tram-stops.
Tram service is available on an on-call basis; however, scheduled riders have first priority. To obtain on-call service, call the DRC office at 756-1395.
PLEASE BE ON TIME! The tram drivers will wait for students a maximum of two minutes after the designated pick up time.
Notify the DRC office if there are any changes in requested pick up times and/or locations, or to cancel a pick up.
Note
During the initial intake appointment, students will review the On-Campus Transportation Process and Responsibilities (pdf) with their Access Specialist.
You may contact Debie McArdle (dmcardle@calpoly.edu ), Tram and Testing Coordinator, with any questions or concerns.
Off Campus Transportation
Runabout Paratransit Service offers county-wide ADA paratransit services; vehicles are equiped with wheelchair lifts and can accommodate mobility aids. DRC Access Specialist, Jennifer Allen-Barker, can assist with completion of the Runabout Application, if needed, and she is qualified to complete the Medical Professional Certification potion (pg. 5) of the application. Please contact her for details: 756-0134, jcbarker@calpoly.edu