Milestones

1979 Easy Lift Transportation founded as project of Easter Seal Society using a converted motor home
1981

Easy Lift Transportation incorporates as its own nonprofit charity

1987 Easy Lift Transportation reorganized under new Executive Director
1988 15,528 rides scheduled
1989

Radio Network established

Adopt-A-Van program established

Easy Lift Transportation begins operating Carpinteria Transit service

20,711 rides scheduled

1990

Fare cut in half

Weekend service expanded

Evening service established

Mobility Training program established

Project Safe Streets program established

Computerized scheduling software developed in-house

Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law

1991

28,503 rides scheduled

Easy Lift Transportation moved from Goleta to Santa Barbara office

Loaner Vehicle program established

Volunteer Driver program implemented

48,774 rides scheduled

1992

59,870 rides scheduled

1993

“Homeless Shuttle” established

Weekend reservation staffing established

Added early morning and late evening service

1994

Added service on seven holidays

65,795 rides scheduled

1995

Easy Lift Transportation helps emergency service agencies evacuate flood victims

Easy Lift Transportation re-engineers our scheduling software

1998

64,777 rides scheduled

Delivery truck added to Loaner Vehicle program

Computers upgraded, speeding reservation time

Eight new lift-equipped vans added to the fleet

1999

Easy Lift Transportation celebrates 20th Anniversary

Van Dedication Ceremonies honors Mayor Harriet Miller and Beverly King

2000

New “Loaner” vehicle added

Dispatch hours of operation expanded

New Carpinteria Transit vehicle added

2001

2002

2003
2004

Easy Lift Transportation celebrates 25th Anniversary

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2011