17 posts found for transportation

Accessible Parking Exemptions

November 5, 2024 by DABC

Graphic with blue background and text in white and dark blue stylized boxes that says "Did you know? All resident permit parking in Vancouver is available to vehicles with accessible parking placards for up to 3 hours" There is an orange and white megaphone in the bottom left corner and a large question mark on the right side of the text boxes.

Did you know that in Vancouver, BC, vehicles displaying a SPARC BC accessible parking permit can access resident permit parking and resident parking only, for up to 3 hours? And No Parking Zones for 30 minutes while actively loading or unloading people or materials?

All accessible parking exemptions are listed here: https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/accessible-parking.aspx.

ICBC Rebate

May 8, 2024 by DABC

Today, together with the B.C. Government, ICBC announced that it is providing a one-time $110 rebate for customers who had an active eligible policy in February 2024. Basic rates will also stay the same until March 31, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this rebate, visit ICBC’s website at https://icbc.com/insurance/2024rebate.

Read the full press release here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PSSG0023-000698.

Mobi Bike Share: Persons with Disabilities Pass

February 29, 2024 by DABC

Mobi Bike Share introduced its Community Pass program in 2018, in order to make bike share more accessible and affordable.

People with disabilities who are eligible can sign up for the Persons with Disabilities (PWD pass). This pass is available to Persons with Disabilities who may use e-bikes for more convenient, accessible transportation around the city.

Eligibility

You may qualify for this pass if you are 19 years or older, and have any of the following:

  • Proof of disability assistance from the last
    12 months
  • A tax return stating PWD assistance
  • A doctor’s note stating long term disability
    *The Red Compass Card does not qualify for this pass, as we can’t confirm PWD status through this method.

The PWD classic & ebike pass offers:

  • unlimited 60-minute rides on Classic Bikes. Rides longer than 60 minutes incur overage fees of $0.25/minute. 
  • $0 to unlock + $0.00/minute for the first 60 minutes on Ebikes. Once you exceed 60 minutes in a single ride, the rate changes to $0.35/minute.

Learn more on the Mobi website: https://www.mobibikes.ca/en/community-pass

Download the brochure: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Community-Pass-PWD-Brochure.pdf.