Riders who have been found eligible can call to request Access rides from one to seven days in advance.
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.
Access Transportation provides transportation using lift-equipped vans for people whose disability prevents independent navigation of lift equipped regular public transit bus services; rides must be requested in advance.
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.
Offers access to immediate help and safety for youth ages 12-17 in crisis. A youth may call the hotline or visit a facility displaying the Safe Place sign to request help, such as reconnecting with a parent/guardian or finding shelter.
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.
Pays for and arranges non-emergency transportation to Medicaid-covered services for King County residents only; call in advance for reservations, bus passes, or reimbursement.
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.
Pays for and arranges non-emergency transportation to Medicaid-covered services for Snohomish County residents only; call in advance for reservations, bus passes, or reimbursement.
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 both fixed and limited variable-routing transit services in King County Metro vans; route times vary; make reservation two hours to 30 days in advance.
Offers variable routing in some areas within King County.
By using vans that can operate off regular routes to pick up and drop off passengers within a defined service area, DART service may allow residents to arrange for transit service closer to a location.
DART does not go door to door. It operates on a fixed schedule, but one that has more flexibility than regular Metro Transit buses. Days and hours of service vary by route.
Provides both fixed and limited variable-routing transit services to the following areas:
- Mercer Island - Route 204 and 630
- Duval, Redmond - Route 224
- Highline Medical Center - Route 631
- Des Moines Marina District, Angle Lake Route 635
- West Seattle - Route 773
- Federal Way - Route 901 and Route 903
- Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton - Route 907
- Kent East Hill - Route 914
- Auburn, Enumclaw - Route 915
- Algona-Pacific - Route 917
- Redmond, Kingsgate - Route 930
- Fairwood, Valley Medical Center, Southcenter - Route 906
Provides trips, transportation, foot care, flu shots and weekly social events for older adults.
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 transportation in emergency situations. Offers crisis intervention for DV victims. Handles runaway cases. CSOs are unarmed - they will not respond to situations involving weapons or violent behavior.
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.
Provides non-emergency medical transport to far-off medical treatment, domestic violence and human trafficking relocation, assistance for military personnel, and disaster response.
Arranges air travel through donated flights. Missions flown include
- Non-emergency transport to far-off medical treatment
- Domestic violence and human trafficking relocation
- Assistance for military personnel
- Disaster response
- Compassion-related reasons, including but not limited to travel to visit or provide care for a critically ill family member
Provides customized options for getting around when bus service can’t meet needs in Duvall, Carnation, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park. Vans are operated by Metro-approved volunteer drivers and are subject to volunteer availability.
Provides trip coordination for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park and Duvall-Carnation Community Vans in partnership with King County Metro.
Community vans provide residents with customized options for getting around when bus service can’t meet their needs.
Vans are driven by Metro approved volunteer drivers and are dependent on volunteer availability. They can travel anywhere within a two-hour destination.
Provides transportation to and from the community center, to medical and other essential appointments, and grocery shopping for Kirkland residents ages 50 and older. Must be eligible for or applying for King County Metro Access.
Provides transportation to and from the community center, medical appointments, food pantry, and grocery shopping.
Offers a circulating shuttle bus with a route serving Downtown Kent and the Kent East Hill neighborhood. Board at designated stops or call to schedule a pickup.
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 transportation by Senior Center van within Enumclaw area for adults ages 55 and older or those with disabilities who live within van service boundary area.
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.
Provides a safe and easy way to use on-demand ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft from a cell phone or landline. Offers notification texts to family members.
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.
Provides financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. Transportation fund covers transportation expenses such as mileage, airfare and lodging when a child needs to stay near the hospital for treatment. Emergency Fund provides $300/year in assistance.
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.
Arranges volunteer transportation to essential healthcare appointments for adults ages 60+ with limited transportation options. Trips must be scheduled the Tuesday prior to any appointments the following week. Dependent on driver availability.
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 transportation in emergency situations. Offers crisis intervention for DV victims. Handles runaway cases. CSOs are unarmed - they will not respond to situations involving weapons or violent behavior.
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 callers with information about bus schedules, routes, fares and trip planning. Receives and reviews recommendations, comments, complaints and suggestions about Metro services. Maintains a lost-and-found facility.
Provides callers with information about bus schedules, routes, fares and trip planning.
Receives and reviews recommendations, comments, complaints and suggestions about Metro services.
Maintains a lost-and-found facility for Metro transit riders. Handles lost items such as wallets, phones, purses, glasses, prescription medicines and keys.
Provides information about Park and Ride locations throughout the Puget Sound region.
Night Stop
Riders may ask the bus driver to stop at any point along the bus route between 8pm-5am. Riders should go to the front of the bus and request this service at least a block ahead of the desired drop off point. Decision to stop is at the driver's discretion and may be declined for safety reasons. Drivers will only pick up at established bus stops. For safety purposes, riders using wheelchairs will only be dropped off at wheelchair lift-approved bus stops.
Provides free, non-emergency medical transportation for on-going or critical treatment. 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.
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 free Greyhound bus tickets to runaways returning home. Serves youth ages 12-20. A runaway report must have been filed for youth who are ages 18 and younger.
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 regional bus service between King, Snohomish and Pierce counties; operates Link light rail in King County and Sounder commuter rail between Lakewood-Seattle and Everett-Seattle.
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.
Provides door-to-door van transportation for seniors or people with disabilities to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations. Requires three-day advance notice.
Door-to-door van program transports older adults and people with disabilities to:
- Neighborhood hot meal programs
- Medical appointments
- Senior centers
- Grocery stores
- Other local destinations.
Provides older adults and people with disabilities with an opportunity to socialize with others and stay active within their communities. Hyde Shuttles only travel inside their local service area. For example, the Renton Hyde Shuttle operates only within the city limits of Renton. Client would have to set 2 appointments for an outing. One for pick up and one for drop off. Vans sanitized daily.
Offers an 8-week after-school program for youth ages 9-17 to practice their skills on bikes to repair and give back to the community.
After the community service hours have been met, youth can pick out their own bike.
Offers an 8-week after-school program for youth to practice their skills on bikes we repair and give back to the community.
When they have worked enough hours of community service on the bikes we fix up and donate, they can pick out and fix up their own bike, bike parts, or accessories.
Class graduates can continue to attend weekly Drop-In Earn-A-Bike hours, practice their skills and earn community service hours until they turn 18 or graduate from high school.
Earn-A-Bike Classes are offered in three tiers:
Beginning Repair:
- The basics of bike repair: Fix a flat, basic overhauls and maintenance.
- Youth can earn a BMX bike with the completion of enough community service hours.
Intermediate Repair:
- Completion of the Beginning Class is strongly recommended for this course.
- If you are 11 or older and feel qualified, please contact us for approval.
- This class covers more complex bike repair and allows youth to earn a geared bicycle.
Advanced Repair:
- Must have completed the Intermediate Class, earned a bike, and attended drop-in.
- A solid knowledge of basic bike repair is essential for this class as you will learn advanced systems.
Classes and activities are run by experienced staff who come from backgrounds of youth development, outdoor education, bicycle mechanics, and social justice.
Provides rides for people living downtown on low incomes and those who access health and human services in the downtown Seattle area. No card or other identification will be needed to ride.
Provides rides for people living downtown on low incomes and those who access health and human services in the downtown Seattle area.
No card or other identification is needed to ride.
The rides are available via a 20-person circulator bus.
T wo buses stop at one of seven stops on the 4½ mile route about every 30 minutes.
The stops were selected to maximize access to social service agencies in the downtown area.
Stop #1: 9th & Alder
Stop #2: 4th & Yesler (adverse weather stop is 1st and Yesler)
Stop #3: 1st & Marion
Stop #4: 1st & Pine
Stop #5: 1st & Bell
Stop #6: 9th & Virginia
Stop #7: Boren & Seneca