Introduction
Transportation is important to residents of any community. Most adults, including older adults, in Rowlett use their own vehicles to get around town. The ability of older adults to continue driving represents a continued independence to many, however, this should not be the only available method of transportation. A robust community should offer alternatives allowing residents to have access to shopping, health care, social activities, work or school, etc. City of Rowlett wants to provide alternative modes of transportation for those who choose not to drive or who cannot drive. The Parks and Recreation Department provides free Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail system vouchers for senior citizens over the age of 60 who may not own a vehicle or can no longer drive. The vouchers can be used for DART train, buses and Go Link. GoLink is DART’s on- demand service where a person can book a trip for work, errands or connect to other Dallas Area Rapid Transit services. A DART service not covered by the voucher is the Paratransit Service, a curb-to- curb public transportation service for people with disabilities who are unable to use DART buses or trains. Paratransit is a shared-ride service operated with modern, accessible vehicles, and taxi cabs. Several future trails are included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. These will be developed for more connectivity and to enhance the ability to get around within Rowlett, as funding becomes available.
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