Planning Ahead
You start a new job at 8:00 AM. The bus sometimes runs late. What is the best strategy to make sure you arrive on time?
What is Leave early and plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before.
When using a rideshare, what should you check before getting in the car?
Driver name, car, and license plate match the app.
You miss your bus. What is the first thing you should do?
Stay calm and check the next bus time.
You take the bus to work every day and pay for single rides. What option could save you money over time?
A monthly pass.
How does reliable transportation support independence at work?
Helps maintain consistent attendance and job stability.
Your bus schedule is different on weekends than weekdays. Why is it important to check the schedule each day instead of assuming it’s the same?
Schedules vary, and assuming could make you late or miss the bus.
Where should you wait for a rideshare or pickup?
In a visible, safe area.
You realize you will be late due to transportation delays. What is a responsible next step?
Notify your employer.
A person cannot physically get on and off a regular bus due to mobility limitations. What is the most appropriate transportation option?
Paratransit.
A person begins missing work because they depend on others for rides. What independence skill needs improvement?
Planning and managing their own transportation.
You are going somewhere new for a job interview. What information should you have ready before leaving?
Address, route/bus number or line, stop location, and schedule.
A taxi pulls up with no company name or identification. What should you do?
Do not use it; choose a licensed taxi.
Your phone loses service and you cannot access Google Maps. What planning strategy could have prevented this issue?
Checking the route ahead of time or writing it down.
Your job is in another city and requires weekday travel only. Which transportation option would likely be the most efficient?
Metrolink.
Why does having a backup transportation plan increase independence?
It prevents missed work if the primary plan fails.
You are relying on your phone for directions, but the battery might die. What is a good backup plan?
Write down the address, route, and stop information.
Why is it important to ask a taxi driver for the estimated cost before the ride?
To avoid unexpected or high charges.
You arrive at the wrong stop and feel confused. What should you do?
Stay calm and ask for help or check posted maps/schedules.
Your work schedule changes weekly and your bus route is sometimes late. What transportation strategy would provide the most flexibility?
Having a backup option such as rideshare or an alternate route.
A worker feels anxious and overwhelmed when transportation problems happen. What independence strategy would help manage these situations?
Planning ahead and staying calm while problem-solving.
You have been late to work twice because your bus runs close to your start time. What is the best long-term solution?
Take an earlier bus or choose a more reliable route.
You feel unsafe while waiting alone for transportation at night. What is the safest decision?
Move to a well-lit public area or go inside a nearby building/store.
Transportation delays are causing repeated work problems. What two strategies could improve reliability?
Leave earlier, use a different route, or identify a backup transportation option.
A worker has a tight budget, a long commute, and frequent schedule changes. What factors should they compare before choosing a transportation method?
Cost, reliability, schedule flexibility, and travel time.
A person loses reliable transportation and begins missing work, appointments, and community activities. What major areas of life could be affected?
Employment, income, independence, community participation, and overall quality of life.