Provides curb-to-curb shared ride transportation using lift-equipped vans and other accessible vehicles for individuals whose disability prevents use of the regular accessible public transit bus and light rail services. Paratransit riders who have been found eligible can request trips one to seven (1-7) days in advance. Expect trips to be shared and take as long as a regular bus ride. Also expect to be picked up a little earlier or later so other rider’s trips can be added to the route. Use Access Paratransit to go anywhere within the same service area and at the same times that the regular public transit and light rail operates. Inter-county trips are available to/from neighboring counties within each county’s service areas.

Arranges transportation for trips to WA Apple Health (Medicaid)-covered services such as doctor, dentist and mental health appointments.   Types of transportation include buses, taxis, mileage reimbursement and lift vehicles.   Reimbursement includes gas cards at $. 35 per mile. No ambulance service is provided. Does not cover prescription pick-up.

Provides curb-to-curb shared ride transportation using lift-equipped vans and other accessible vehicles for individuals whose disability prevents use of the regular accessible public transit bus and light rail services. Paratransit riders who have been found eligible can request trips one to seven (1-7) days in advance. Expect trips to be shared and take as long as a regular bus ride. Also expect to be picked up a little earlier or later so other rider’s trips can be added to the route. Use Access Paratransit to go anywhere within the same service area and at the same times that the regular public transit and light rail operates. Inter-county trips are available to/from neighboring counties within each county’s service areas.

Provides on call, in person and over the phone support to vulnerable youth. Works closely with existing emergency youth shelter providers including Friends of Youth, YouthCare and Cocoon House.   Current Safe Place sites include: Metro Transit buses, YMCAs of Greater Seattle and the King County Library System. A complete map of all Safe Place locations can be seen online.

Arranges transportation for trips to WA Apple Health (Medicaid)-covered services such as doctor, dentist and mental health appointments.   Types of transportation include buses, taxis, mileage reimbursement and lift vehicles.   Reimbursement includes gas cards at $. 35 per mile. No ambulance service is provided. Does not cover prescription pick-up.

Provides transportation in emergency situations, including child abuse and domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence, and assists them in locating shelter. Handles runaway cases and incidents of abuse and neglect.   Community Service Officers are the unarmed section of the police department; they will not respond to situations involving weapons or violent behavior.

Provides financial assistance to children with cancer and their families through a Transportation Assistance Fund and an Emergency Assistance Fund. Transportation Assistance Fund: Covers transportation expenses such as mileage, airfare and lodging when a child needs to stay near the hospital for treatment and nonprofit lodging is unavailable. Emergency Assistance Fund: Provides $300/year in emergency assistance to families who have a child that has been inpatient or away from home for 15 consecutive days within the past three months. Assistance may be used for mortgage, rent, utility payments, childcare, health insurance premiums, car expenses, or treatment-related expenses (e.g., meals away from home, prescriptions, and parking). Subject to change depending on available funding.

Bluebird Rides to medical and other appointments, chore services, friendly visits, tech coaching.

EMERGENCIES SHOULD CONTACT 911. Provides basic and advanced non-emergent ambulance transportation.   Transportation can be scheduled in advance or called without notice.   Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) drive ambulances equipped with basic life support. Critical Care Transport (CCT), ambulances staffed by nurses, are available for patients who need monitoring and medicated IVs.   Bariatric ambulance is available for patients over 300 pounds. Only provides post-surgery transportation with contracted hospitals (Swedish, Harborview, UW).

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call to start the process.

Provides transportation to the Senior Center and some in-town errands. A map of the transportation service area is available upon request. Rural Van service is available to and from the center only within Enumclaw rural boundaries.

Volunteers drive seniors to essential destinations for:   - Health services - Grocery shopping - To prevent social isolation    As volunteers are available, destinations may also include:   - Beauty or barber shop - Recreation or socialization beyond what is necessary to prevent social isolation - Errands such as post-office, bank, attorney, veterinarian, gym.   If necessary, volunteers provide door-through-the-door service and may also provide escort service for errands/shopping as needed (to help those with visual impairments navigate through the supermarket, for example). Transportation to appointments outside the greater Issaquah/Sammamish may be limited.

Provides free, non-emergency medical transportation for on-going or critical treatment that is not local. Assistance includes gas cards as well as bus, train or airfare. Additionally covers the cost of one non-medical attendant if the doctor finds it medically necessary. Commercial Airline Tickets Provides charitable, need-based commercial airline assistance for patients and one medically-necessary escort. The patient must: - Be able to sit on their own once they are in the seat. - Require little or no medical attention. - Be able to transfer out of their wheelchair into their seat on the aircraft with little or no assistance (they cannot have someone literally pick them up and sit them in the seat). - If the patient requires oxygen, some airlines may provide it during the flight. Otherwise, the patient must have a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) approved by the FAA or the airlines. Commercial airlines require no less than 48 hours advance notice to prepare for the equipment needed. The patient is responsible for making these arrangements and paying any travel fees associated with the oxygen. Ground Transportation Patients are provided with gas cards, or commercial bus or Amtrak tickets to medically related treatment. These trips are for non-local medical care more than 50 miles away. Gas cards are also available for multiple trips to local treatment.

Provides limited transportation to medical services at the Veterans Administration Hospital.   Appointments are required one week in advance.   Veterans can bring an escort or service animal (dog only) with a doctor's note.

Responds to non-criminal incidents and provide public safety related community service. Connects victims and people in need with resources.  Community Service Officers are the unarmed section of the police department; they will not respond to calls involving weapons or violent behavior.

Arranges volunteer transportation services to essential healthcare appointments for older adults. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide rides for medical, dental and nutrition appointments for those who have no transportation or who are unable to use other forms of transportation.   Volunteer drivers also act as an escort, waiting until client's appointment is complete to provide a return trip home.   Seniors living in North Bend, Snoqualmie and Fall City should contact the Mt. Si Senior Center for transportation. All rides are dependent upon driver availability.

Provides services for seniors in the Pacific area, including the following: - Scheduled bus Trips - Health services - Exercise classes - Board and card games - Foot care - Blood pressure checks. Offers weekly social events. Other programs available; call for details.

Provides one-on-one support with finding transportation options such as local shuttles, volunteer driver programs, medical transportation services, transit, and more. Also helps clients navigate public transportation routes and provide suggested trip plans. Find a Ride staff are not able to book your trip.

Advocates for and supports Native women during emergencies. Services include the following: - Emergency transportation for victims of domestic violence - Safety Planning - Public benefit application assistance - Advocacy with Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Court, Tribal Courts. - Flexible financial assistance.

Eligible low-income customers may buy scrip at a 50% discount to use for taxi rides. Customers can buy up to eight $10 books of taxi scrip each month for $5 each. Taxi scrip is currently accepted by A1 Taxi, Farwest and Yellow Cab. If accepted, rider pays meter fare with scrip.

Offers a program teaching the basics of bike repair. Participants will learn how to fix flats, overhaul bearing systems, and adjust gears & brakes, working on bikes provided by Bike Works.

Offers a safe and easy way to use on-demand ridesharing services including Uber, from a cell phone or landline. No smartphone required. Rides can be paid for by friends or family members. Also provides the option for family members/caregivers/friends to receive travel status text notifications about the rider. Client can set up automatic rides for fixed medical appointments. During periods of higher demand, the price may fluctuate, however the price rate of the ride is given before ride is ordered. Often it will only take five minutes for demand to return to normal. Call representatives can also provide fare estimates. When matched with a driver, rider will be given their name, car type and license plate number. Will also provide the estimated time of arrival (ETA) and give an automated call once the driver has arrived. Vehicles are not lift-equipped, but drivers can help load the car or transport mobility equipment if portable. Riders should be able to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat without assistance.

Offers a circulating shuttle bus with a route serving Downtown Kent and the Kent East Hill neighborhood.  Buses arrive each half-hour in the downtown area and each hour on the East Hill. Shuttles can take reservations to leave the route to make special pick-ups. Drivers are trained to help passengers with their bags, wheelchairs, or other accessories. Shuttle is a joint effort of King County Metro Transit, the city of Kent, and Hopelink.

Provides regional bus service between King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Operates Link light rail as well as a commuter rail service between Lakewood and Seattle, and between Everett and Seattle.   Transit service is fully accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and strollers.

Helps low-income elders and adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities remain independent in their homes. Matches volunteers to provide companionship, light housework, and other simple chores. Assists with everyday household chores such as vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping and yard work. Drives and carpools seniors and adults with disabilities to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other important locations. Drivers are able to wait until appointment is over for return trip. Phone Buddies provide older adults with support through a weekly phone call. Services are provided based on volunteer availability and calls are returned in the order in which they are received. All volunteers are carefully screened with three references and a Washington State Patrol background check. Due to the high number of requests and limited number of volunteers, may be unable to offer services to all callers.