Paraservice Types

The ParaService ancillary data dialog box allows you to define different service types.

PASS is designed to support paratransit service to clients who cannot use conventional modes of public transit; however, some sites also offer transit service to other agencies.

When a new client is registered, you can assign that client to the appropriate service type. Similarly, you can create runs for a specific service type and define different load times for clients of different paraservice types.

Table 1. Paraservice Types Ancillary Data
Field Description
ID Identification number for the service type.

If you leave this blank, a number is automatically generated following the last number in the series.
Abbr Abbreviation for the service type. For example, ADA or MED.
Description Description of the service type.
Inactive Paraservice type can be marked as inactive. This will make them not appear in the following screens:
  • Paraservice Area Rules
  • Trip Selection
  • SchMultiParams
  • Polygon Attributes
  • Max OBT Factors
  • ParaServiceLoad
  • ServiceLine
  • Clients
  • ParaRuns
  • ScheduleEditor
  • Trip Administrator
  • School Web Import
  • PSA Response
  • Para Master Line
Note: An inactive paraservice type is still visible within a current session with an astericks (*) beside it when it is linked to a current record. The inactive paraservice type will disappear once you have updated the record, closed the screen, and opened it again.