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Accessibility Advisory Commission

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Aug 11, 2026

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Worcester

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Commission Seeks Paratransit Complaint Data

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Commission Seeks Paratransit Complaint Data

Staff will ask for paratransit complaint data and continue discussions about improving service for blind riders; members noted the call system handles about 300 calls while 600 to 800 may be needed.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Accessibility Commission Focuses on Transit Access

The commission pressed for stronger paratransit improvements as Worcester’s transit hub manages 24 routes, more than 800 daily arrivals and departures, and only 8 bus slips. WRTA staff said planned steps include new demand-response software, a comprehensive paratransit study, a review of Yellow Cab service, and testing low-floor vans.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Accessibility Commission Advances Transit Improvements

The commission reviewed three strategies to improve accessibility at the central transit hub, including adding bus slips, redesigning routes, and installing audio wayfinding tools; it also directed staff to send a support letter for the Accessible Trail Bill.

2 min readMunicipal coverage