Visitors to Calgary are entitled to use the services of Access Calgary if the accessibility features on Calgary Transit's buses and trains are not suitable for them.
As a long-time Calgarian, I have watched the city sprawl farther and farther into the surrounding agricultural land.
One of the many implications of this is that you need a car to move around Calgary efficiently. This means that smart travellers, particularly those with mobility limitations, will do a little homework before coming here.
No matter how well you plan, though, you will want to see more of the city than the neighbourhood around the place you're staying.
In the article Access Calgary for Visitorsyou will read about how visitors may use the local public transportation system to get around Calgary.
The main buses and trains (C-Trains) operated by Calgary Transit are accessible to passengers with special needs, including people who use wheelchairs. However, for those who cannot manage the Calgary Transit system, Access Calgary offers a shared-ride door-to-door service for the price of a bus ride on Calgary Transit. There are also accessible vehicles operated as private taxis, charging the fare of a taxi ride.
To use Access Calgary's service, you need to understand their rules and booking procedures. Visitors are entitled to up to 14 days of service per calendar year, but egistration is required.
The service is popular and well-used. Don't leave it to the last minute!
