TRANSPORTATION
Santa Cruz Metro Buses are accessible with lifts or ramps.
*All Listings are wheelchair accessible
Eligibility for Santa Cruz Metro Paratransit ServicesÂ
Eligibility is reserved for individuals who, because of their disability, cannot independently board, ride, or disembark from any accessible vehicle. Individuals with impairment-related conditions that prevent them from getting to or from a boarding or disembarking location are also eligible.
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To request an eligibility assessment, contact the Metro ParaCruz Eligibility Assessment office at 831-425-4664. You will be offered an appointment within seven days of your call. After your assessment, you will be notified of your eligibility determination within seven days. Visitors who have been certified by another transit system as ADA certified are eligible for 21 days of service per 365 day period.
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Would you like to get involved in creating local transportation policy for people with special needs?
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The Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee assesses and advocates for transportation needs of the elderly and disabled, and facilitates communication between public and private agencies, users and providers. The committee meets the second Tuesday of even-numbered months at 1:30 pm. They also publish an excellent comprehensive guide to transportation services for elderly and disabled people in Santa Cruz County.
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To order a guide or get more information, call 831-460-3200 or visit their website at www.sccrtc.org.
ABC BUSES CHARTER BUSES
831-420-1376
ELIGIBILITY: Various wheelchair accessible buses for any occasion
Cost Varies
Services California/Nevada
Call to reserve
Call for more info
CITY OF CAPITOLA WEEKEND BEACH SHUTTLE
831-475-7300
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone on a first come first serve basis
Cost is FREE
Services McGregor Drive (off hwy 1 at Park Drive) to Capitola Village and the Beach
Operates Memorial Day to September 11 am- 7 pm
COURTESY CAB
831-761-3122
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone
Cost is $5 1st mile
Services Santa Cruz County
Operates 24 hours/day
Call 24 hours ahead to set up
DOBBS TRANSPORTATION
Call Central California Alliance for Health at (800) 700-3874 for reservation.
FIRST TRANSIT PRIVATE VAN CHARTER
831-460-9911 or http://www.firsttransit.com
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone
Cost Varies by destination and transportation type
Services Greater Bay Area
Call to reserve
GREYHOUND BUS LINES
831-423-1800 or 800-752-4841 for wheelchair accommodation 800-345-3109 TTY
Cost Varies by destination
Services Nationwide
Santa Cruz Location hours: 6:30 am-10:30 am, and 1 pm-5 pm
Other locations hours may vary
HEART AND HANDS TRANSIT
Call Central California Alliance for Health at (800) 700-3874 for reservation.
LIFT LINE ADA/PARATRANSIT SERVICES
831-688-9663
ELIGIBILITY: Disabled
Cost is $2 one way, attendants and servive animals ride free
Services Santa Cruz County
Call to reserve at least 24 hours in advance, M-F 8-5 office hours
Rides 24/7
SAN LORENZO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SHUTTLE
831-336-2223 to sign up
ELIGIBILITY: Available to Special Ed Students in SLVUSD
Cost is FREE
Services San Lorenzo Valley
Operates Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
SANTA CRUZ METRO TRANSIT PARACRUZ
831-425-8600 or 831-425-4664 711 TTD www.scmtd.com
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone (For disabled discounts, a METRO ID or Medicare card is required)
Cost is $1.50 each way Discount ($.65)
Services Santa Cruz County
Hours Vary per route
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
831-427-3435
ELIGIBILITY: Special needs individuals and seniors (wheelchairs not accommodated)
Cost is FREE
Services Santa Cruz County
Operates Monday-Friday
Give 7-10 days notice
WHEELERS ACCESSIBLE VAN RENTAL
800-456-1371 ......M-F 8am-5pm
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone
For Cost, Call for info
Services Nationwide
Reserve Online: http://www.wheelersvanrentals.com
24 hr. emergency service