Wheelchairs and Securement
All County Connection LINK vans are wheelchair lift or ramp equipped, and all drivers receive special training in the boarding and securement of wheelchairs.
- Drivers are not permitted to operate the controls of any powered mobility device.
- It is suggested that all wheelchairs have locking brakes.
- For safety reasons, individuals in scooter type mobility devices may be asked to move to a seat.
- All riders are required to use a seatbelt. Lap belts will be provided for individuals who use wheelchairs and do not have their own lap belt.
- Mobility devices must be free of bags, baskets and any other attachments that may interfere with securement.
- When purchasing a new wheelchair or scooter, riders should consider if it will fit on County Connection LINK vehicles.
Max. Size: 48” long
30”wide
Max. Wt. 600 lbs.*
*Including occupant
Any wheelchair larger than this is considered oversized. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, paratransit vehicles and equipment are designed to carry common wheelchairs which fit within the dimensions provided above. Vans may not be able to accommodate wheelchairs or scooters exceeding these dimensions. Please be sure and contact the LINK office if your mobility device is oversized.