CT RideNet addresses coordinated transportation issues in a way that benefits all of us.

• Easy to Access - One call provides information and access to transportation resources for medical appointments, job interviews, shopping, social visits and other important trips.
• Convenience and Flexibility - One coordinated< resource assures 24 hour access to transportation without restrictions on trip purpose, frequency or destination.
• Independence - Helps special needs residents and elderly individuals to be self-sufficient, allowing them to live independently longer. It also keeps rural communities healthy by allowing residents dependent on transportation to continue to live in rural areas.
  
  For most people, owning a car means a better quality of life. Statistics* show that of the people who go from not owning a car to owning one:
  • 54% of those able to work have changed to a better job
  • 75% report higher wages
  • 74% report more involvement with extended family, friends and community
  • 100% report a better overall quality of life
  (*Statistics from "Driving out of Poverty in Private Automobiles," WESCAP, January 30, 2002
• Funding Assistance - CT RideNet will help riders determine what transportation assistance they qualify for and where those resources are. If a rider does not qualify for public assistance, CT RideNet would seek funds for those situations or provide an affordable alternative.
• Innovation - CT RideNet is an innovative breakthrough in coordinating and providing transportation services. By seeking out creative solutions, CT RideNet will provide better use of resources and fill the gaps where transportation options currently don’t exist, thus providing more accessibilty for riders.