The Future of NEMT Comfort & Mobility

The Traversa Transport Wheelchair is designed especially for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) companies to use with multiple passengers per day. This wheelchair is intended for transit purposes only.

Broda’s original product line of personal wheelchairs, shower commodes, and gliders are intended for use by one specific person, for as long as that person needs assistance with mobility and comfort in their everyday lives.

While many of Broda’s personal wheelchair products are WC19 certified for vehicle transit, these wheelchairs are intended to provide enhanced freedom for the wheelchair owner. They aren’t intended for commercial NEMT use.

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The Traversa Transport Wheelchair offers a safer, more comfortable ride for passengers. It is also much more durable than a standard transport wheelchair.

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The Traversa Transport Wheelchair offers some benefits of a stretcher and many additional benefits.

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The Traversa Transport Wheelchair is crash-tested by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute to meet or exceed the WC19 standards for wheelchairs used as vehicle seats. UMTRI tested the Traversa Transport Wheelchair in an occupied, front collision test.

WC19-compliant wheelchairs have welded securement brackets, an absence of sharp edges, and compatibility with occupant restraint systems.

Want to learn more about our testing process? Our NEMT wheelchair specialists would love to talk with you.

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The Traversa Transport Wheelchair fits comfortably in most wheelchair-accessible minivans, vans, and buses. We recommend that your vehicle have a height clearance of at least 48” and that your ramp be a minimum of 29” wide.

Common van models used for non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) include the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans. Common mini-van models include the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Toyota Sienna. Contact your local vehicle conversion dealer for more information on vehicle models, dimensions, and specifications. Some vehicle models can be configured to fit multiple wheelchairs, increasing your trip capacity.

• Maximum Height: 52” (Full, Upright Position)
• Minimum Height: 48” (In full tilt)
• Width: 27 5/8”
• Length: 58” (leg support in the lowest position)
• Length when in Full Recline: 73”

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In order to use the Traversa, you will need a wheelchair-accessible van or minivan. This vehicle should have a minimum height clearance of 48” and a ramp or lift that is a minimum of 29” wide. The Traversa is compatible with both rear-entry and side-entry ramps, although if you have a side-entry ramp, we highly recommend upgrading your wheelchair to include the optional Pivot Assist System, which allows you to turn the wheelchair to face forward once in the van. Your vehicle must also have a floor-mounted wheelchair securement system, such as one from Q’Straint.

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No! Unlike a stretcher or gurney, one person can safely operate the Traversa Transport Wheelchair. The wheelchair is easy to maneuver and does not present a tip or fall hazard. It is easy to push, raise and lower the wheelchair, reposition the occupant, and wheel the passenger onto a ramp or lift. With this equipment, a single operator can even eliminate much of the potential risk of transporting people with limited mobility.

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No! Operators can easily raise and lower the height of the Traversa Wheelchair without any manual lifting. Instead, the lift mechanism operates with an ergonomic foot pump. No more straining with your arms or back!

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It is easy to perform lateral transfers with the Traversa Transport Wheelchair.

1. Remove the upper lateral support and arm support closest to the passenger’s bed. 
2. Position the wheelchair next to the bed.  
3. Activate the rear wheel locks by pressing on the pad closest to the back of the wheelchair. 
4. Place the wheelchair in the fully reclined position 
5. Use the foot pump to raise the wheelchair to be level with the passenger’s bed. 
6. Use a sheet or transfer board to slide the passenger from their bed into the wheelchair. 
7. Lower the wheelchair height by pressing and holding the front pad on the foot pump. 
8. After the wheelchair is in the lowest position, replace the upper lateral support and arm support and lock them into position. 
9. Raise the passenger from the reclined position and reposition them to their comfort. 

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All of the components on the Traversa Transport Wheelchair are manual, assisted by weighted cylinders to make the adjustments easy for a single operator to perform. There are no power components, nor is there a power model available. The manual nature of the Traversa means that you will never need to charge the wheelchair or replace batteries to make sure the components function properly.

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Securing the Traversa Transport Wheelchair in your accessible vehicle is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. After you have loaded the Traversa into your vehicle, locate the four tie-down straps on the floor of the vehicle.  
2. Attach the hooks of each strap onto the red securement brackets located at the front and rear of the wheelchair. Tighten the straps to ensure there is no slack. 
3. Buckle the occupant into the wheelchair using the 5-point harness.

If you have more questions about securing the Traversa in your vehicle, contact the Broda team online, call 844-552-7632 or email info@brodaseating.com.

The Traversa allows you to be versatile enough to transport a wide variety of passengers, from ambulatory to wheelchair-dependent, without swapping equipment or making trips back to your headquarters. This allows you to efficiently go from a gurney trip to a wheelchair trip, with no downtime in between. A tighter operating schedule means more trips and more revenue for you and your business!

If you have more questions about increasing trip capacity with the Traversa, contact the Broda team online, call 844-552-7632 or email info@brodaseating.com.

Order your Traversa Transport Wheelchairs directly from Broda via email or over the phone. For a quote, a demonstration, or any questions, contact the Broda team online, call 844-552-7632 or email info@brodaseating.com.

Medicare may cover non-emergency transportation in some cases. For patients who have Medicare coverage for NEMT, Medicare requires a written doctor’s order declaring the medical necessity of the transportation. Doctors can issue a written order for serious medical conditions that require frequent visits, like dialysis appointments or physical therapy. Medicaid programs are required to cover NEMT trips, although the specific details vary by state. Check with your state Medicaid office for more details!

For more information on Medicare coverage, view our helpful article Does Medicare Cover NEMT?