It is now moving into its most exciting and rewarding phase - implementation. It paved the way for funding initiatives in many areas, including access to transportation, housing, communications and employment. Transport Canada is also working with the transportation industry to improve awareness training for service providers. Air transport takes off Major developments have taken place in airport ground transportation with more taxis and limousines serving seniors and people with disabilities right across the country. Toronto's Pearson International Airport is a prime example.
Accessibility there is particularly significant.
Accessible airport limousines and accessible taxis also provide service at Pearson. Add to that the accessible inter-terminal shuttle buses that take passengers from one terminal to another, and passenger accessible lifts and connector lifts for safe and comfortable aircraft boarding, and you have great improvements in accessibility at Canada's busiest airport. Passengers with disabilities can also get to and from Pearson and other airports by renting an accessible vehicle or one equipped with hand controls. Altogether, more than 600 portable hand-control systems, as well as 30 vehicles are in service at airports across Canada. Across the country, small aircraft boarding systems and transfer chairs are making it easier for people with disabilities to board and leave aircraft.