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Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals
with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

The banner at the top of the page is in the shape of a rhomboid. On the left and right of the shape, there are 3 diagonal colored stripes. The colors of the stripes from left to right are orange, magenta, and blue. On the right of the first blue strip is an image of a man with an intellectual disability sitting on a bus. He has short brown hair and is wearing an orange long-sleeved shirt and a black vest. To the right of this image is an image of a man with a visual impairment boarding a bus from the street. He has white hair and a white goatee. He is wearing a long-sleeved pink shirt with the sleeves rolled up halfway up his arms, a white fedora, dark sunglasses, khaki pants, and a black backpack. He is holding a white cane in his left hand. To the right of this image is an image of a man with dark brown hair in a power wheelchair riding the train. He is facing away from the camera. He is wearing a blue hooded jacket and has a tan bag hanging from the back of his wheelchair.

Transportation Resources

New Jersey State Government Resources

NJ Department of Transportation

The NJ Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for providing a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation network that serves the mobility needs of residents and commerce.

NJ TRANSIT

NJ Transit is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. Its mission is to provide New Jersey residents with a safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation system.

Access Link

Access Link is New Jersey’s paratransit program established to provide public transportation to people with disabilities who are unable to use the local bus service or light rail system for some or all of their rides.

Community Transportation

Community Transportation services provide additional transportation options and are administered at the county level. Community Transportation providers use smaller lift-equipped vans and minibuses and may operate route deviation, curb to curb, door to door, or on an advance reservation basis.

Contact your County for specific transportation information, eligibility requirements, or if you need assistance, accommodation or reasonable modification with community paratransit services in your area.

Modvicare

Modvicare - Formerly Logisticare provides non-emergency medical transportation to NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) clients living in New Jersey.

Federal Government Resources

US Department of Transportation

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is charged with ensuring our nation has a safe, efficient, and modern transportation system that allows all American people and businesses to travel.

US Federal Transit Administration

The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) supports transit systems nationwide, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys, and ferries, through funding and technical assistance. The FTA also oversees safety, protecting transit riders and workers.

US Office of Civil Rights Division

The US Office of Civil Rights Division supports mobility and economic development in America’s communities by ensuring nondiscriminatory and accessible public transit. The office provides technical assistance, training, and conducts compliance reviews to ensure transit providers fulfill the requirements of civil rights laws.

US Department of Homeland Security

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is charged with securing the nation and making it safe.

US Transportation Security Administration

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for providing protection for the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

TSA Cares

TSA Cares provides information on security procedures aimed to help passengers with disabilities, medical conditions, and individuals needing additional assistance to better prepare for the security screening process.

Other Community Resources

NJ Travel Independence Program

NJ Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) is a Rutgers-based program designed to teach travel skills, including how to use our public transit systems, to people with disabilities and older adults.


Last Updated: Friday, 12/26/25
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