Seniors & Accessible Transportation Services
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Guide to Specialized Transportation Services
A Guide to Specialized Transportation Services for seniors and people with disabilities in Santa Cruz County is published by the RTC. This guide lists accessible transportation services available in Santa Cruz County including eligibility requirements, hours/schedule, service charges, service area, and more details.
ParaCruz (operated by Santa Cruz Metro) and Lift Line (operated by Community Bridges) are key providers of local accessible transportation services.
Annual Unmet Needs List
A list of Unmet Transit and Specialized Transportation Needs is drafted by the E&D TAC and is reviewed and adopted by the Regional Transportation Commission each year. Unmet paratransit and transit needs are those transportation needs which are not being met by the current public transit system, have community support, and do not duplicate transit services provided publicly or privately. The list serves to highlight these needs for decision makers as well as provide instruction about how to prioritize funding for specialized transportation projects.
The RTC is seeking public input on the 2019 draft list of Unmet Transit and Specialized Transportation Needs. Public input may be provided in person at the April 2019 E&D TAC meeting or the public hearing at the May 2019 RTC meeting. You may also submit your input with the online form.
Advisory Committee
The RTC’s Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&D TAC) generally meets every even numbered month and advises the RTC on planning, policy and funding issues affecting accessible transportation. All are welcome to attend the E&D TAC meetings. Voting members include citizens, representatives from groups/agencies working with seniors and people with disabilities, and transportation service providers.
Links
Guide to Specialized Transportation Services
Unmet Transit and Specialized Transportation Needs
Mobility Needs and Bus Use of Aging and Disabled Adults Report (2013)
2005 Paratransit Task Force recommendations and related materials
RTC Contact
Grace Blakeslee
Senior Transportation Planner
info@sccrtc.org
(831) 460-3200