Paratransit Roadeo
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The New Jersey Council on Special Transportation's 28th Annual New Jersey Paratransit Roadeo will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at one of the parking lots in Six Flags' Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ. The event is sponsored by COST and New Jersey Transit's Office of Local Programs Support.
The Paratransit Roadeo allows drivers from around the state to compete against one another's driving skills. The Roadeo course is a maze of barrels and cones designed to represent everyday driving patterns. Drivers are scored on how successful they are in maneuvering their vehicle around each obstacle. Scores are also tallied on client sensitivity, wheelchair boarding and a written examination.
Trophies and prizes are awarded to the top four high scorers. In addition, the first and second place winners are invited to represent New Jersey at the National Roadeo competition.
Members agency employees of the NJ Council on Special Transportation, those agencies that receive New Jersey Transit 5310 and 5311 funding and NJ Transit Access Link contracted drivers may compete.