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Dolores NolanHelen Romesburg
Transit Education Services:
transit connects you to
work, school and fun…we
show you how
Transit Education Mission
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The mission of Transit Education is to promote
transit and to increase its usage by
communicating the benefits of Valley Metro’s
services and programs to any group.
Outreach services in the Valley
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• School outreach– Preschool through college
• Community outreach– Senior citizens
– Refugees
– Persons with disabilities
– Any community member
Outreach services in the Valley
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School outreach
• Free classroom presentations
• Transportation / Vehicle Days
• Free Field Trip pass for eligible groups
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“We used light rail
& bus without any
difficulty – both
were on time…
…the in-class
presentation was
excellent and helped
prepare the children.
Thank you!”
Kenilworth Elementary teacher
2016-2017 school year
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Outreach services in the Valley
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Community outreach
• Community groups: family and public service events
• Community Vehicle / Transportation Days
• Anywhere where people want to learn about their
transit system
Outreach services in the Valley
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Senior citizen outreach
• Connect with community
• Independence
• Discounted fare
Outreach services in the Valley
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Refugee outreach
• Non English speaking
• Multiple countries represented
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You taught me
how to use the
bus! I can go
places!
Refugee Focus training participant
Outreach services in the Valley
Persons with disabilities
• Connect with community
• Independence
• Discounted fare
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Valley Metro is 100% mobility aid
accessible
Bike on bus & rail
Specialized Travel Training Programs
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Valley Metro Gets You Movin’
• Special needs high school students
• Classroom and travel on transit
I cannot begin to tell you
how much I appreciate
everything both of you
have done to help my
students and me. Being
able to use public
transportation has opened
many doors for all of us.
Thank you bunches!!
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The field trip
was a blast!Tempe High School teacher with
special needs who teaches special
needs students
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Specialized Travel Training Programs
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Partnership with Ability360
• Persons with disabilities
• Monthly training includes presentation,
bus demo/ride, light rail ride
– Training dates
• Open to the public
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Specialized Travel Training Programs
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Partnership City of Glendale
• Monthly presentation at Glendale Adult Center
Fun Stuff
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Cool Transit STUFF 3rd grade art contest
Valley Metro: Connecting People to Places!
Fun Stuff
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Cool Transit STUFF Winners
Fun Stuff
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Design a Transit Wrap art contest for high school students
Fun Stuff
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Fun Stuff
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Partnership with Bear Essential News
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Valley Metro is a great way to travel to
just about anywhere!
Ride Guide for Bus & Light Rail
Transit Education Team
Dolores Nolan
602.523.6070
Helen Romesburg
602.523.6067
Transit education contact information
