BRTA Travel Training is a FREE service designed to teach individuals, groups, students, passengers with disabilities, and seniors how to travel independently throughout Berkshire County.
What is Travel Training?
Self-paced and available to all, the training process is individualized with an overall emphasis on safety. A qualified mobility instructor travels with you to your desired locations when it’s convenient for you. Your instructor will stay with you, teaching you techniques for safe travel until you are ready to travel on your own.
Learning to travel independently and confidently on the public bus transportation system opens up social, recreational, educational, and employment opportunities.
What does a BRTA Travel Trainer teach?
- Bus Route Training
- Trip Planning
- Street Crossing
- Community Safety Awareness
- Proper Wheelchair Securement
- Bus Fare Structure
- Bicycle Rack Positioning
- Purchasing and Using CharlieCards
Information Bus for CharlieCards and Travel Training
July 2020 Schedule
The BRTA Charlie Card/Travel Training informational vehicle will be at the following locations.
Riders may purchase a Charlie Card or half fare card, load stored value on their cards, and receive one-on-one information on how to use the BRTA.
If your group or organization would like the information vehicle to visit your location on available days, please contact the BRTA.
Week of June 29, 2020 – July 4, 2020
| June 29 | June 30 | July 1 | July 2 | July 3 | July 4 |
| available | available | 8:30-11:00 Main Street North Adams | available | available | HOLIDAY |
Week of July 6, 2020 – July 11, 2020
| July 6 | July 7 | July 8 | July 9 | July 10 | July 11 |
| available | available | 8:30-11:00 Main Barrington Plaza Gt. Barrington | available | available | available |
Week of July 13, 2020 – July 18, 2020
| July 13 | July 14 | July 15 | July 16 | July 17 | July 18 |
| available | available | 8:30 – 11:00 Main Street North Adams | available | available | available |
Week of July 20, 2020 – July 25, 2020
| July 20 | July 21 | July 22 | July 23 | July 24 | July 25 |
| available | available | 8:30-11:00 Main Barrington Plaza Gt. Barrington | available | available | available |
Week of July 27, 2020 – August 1, 2020
| July 27 | July 28 | July 29 | July 30 | July 31 | Aug 1 |
| available | available | 8:30 – 11:00 Main Street North Adams | available | available | available |
Cost
There is no fee for this service.
Schedule Your Training
Please contact BRTA for more information or to schedule an appointment by emailing traveltraining@berkshirerta.com or calling (413) 499-2782, extension 2900.