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Travel Training

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5815 Đại lộ Marlatt
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 537-6345
fhata@fhata.org

What is Travel Training?

Travel Training is a free, personalized service for anyone interested in learning to use the fixed-route bus system and other transit options in the area. This program is customized to meet your individual needs and goals. You will gain the necessary skills to travel independently through hands-on experience. The Travel Trainer will spend as much time as needed with you to ensure you are comfortable traveling on your own.

Travel Training Options:

  • One-on-one sessions

  • Group training

  • Train the trainer (for organizations)

Benefits of Travel Training: 

  • Enhances mobility options in the community

  • Promotes independence

  • Teaches practical skills to travel Manhattan or Junction City region safely

  • Provides low-cost, environmentally friendly transportation options

What does the Program Offer?

The program is extremely flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs. We offer one-on-one or group training, as well as train-the-trainer sessions so you can bring this information back to your organization. Below are several topics the training could include:

  • Trip planning

  • Reading a bus schedule

  • Using smartphone apps for real-time information and step-by-step trip planning

  • Bus behavior

  • Transferring between buses

  • Paying the fare and buying bus passes

  • Using bikes, grocery carts, and strollers

  • Safety skills

  • Getting on and off the bus

  • Boarding using a mobility device

  • Pedestrian skills

  • Getting to and from bus stops

  • Unique situations

Who Can Use It?

Anyone!

Seniors, Students, Adults, Individuals with Disabilities, and paratransit-approved riders!

More Information:

If you or your organization are interested in learning more about the Travel Training program, send us a message HERE

Travel Training Request

Travel Training Type:
Presentation: Trainer comes to you and presents information
Ride-a-long: Trainer comes to you and we hop on a bus to practice and learn
Both: Trainer comes to you, presents, then we ride a route together
Other

Please note that Travel Trainings are scheduled a minimum of a week in advance.

Travel Training can be a very hands-on experience where walking and exposure to the elements can take place. Please let us know if you or a participant has any special needs or requires any reasonable accommodations.

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