Accessible transportation
RDU Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers comprehensive support for travelers with disabilities. Key features include accessible parking, assistance with medicines and mobility aids, designated service animal relief areas, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. Wheelchair assistance is available upon request, and TSA Cares provides specialized screening help. The airport also adheres to the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights, ensuring fundamental rights under the Air Carrier Access Act. For more details, visit their Traveling with Disabilities page.
Chapel Hill Transit
All Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) buses are handicap accessible. This includes features like ramps and a kneeling function to help people with disabilities. CHT also has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking lots. Features include priority seating for seniors and passengers with disabilities, and designated bus stops. Service animals are allowed on buses, and drivers make stop announcements for ease of travel. These services comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure inclusive travel for all users. For more details, visit their Accessibility page.
Orange County Transit
Orange County, North Carolina has several transportation options for visitors, including public bus routes, transportation to senior centers, and pick-up and drop-off for the elderly and disabled. Orange County Public Transportation offers fixed-route services, including the fare-free Hillsborough Circulator, the $2 Orange-Alamance Connector, and the $2 Orange-Chapel Hill Connector. These routes are accessible and fare-free for seniors (60+), children (0-5), and persons with disabilities (with ADA certification). Service animals are allowed, and buses feature priority seating, designated stops, and stop announcements to enhance accessibility. For more details, visit their Fixed Routes page.