Demand Response Rides offered at Pierce County Human Services Beyond the Borders
Provides demand rides from the home to the destination or the nearest Pierce Transit bus stop. Click on program name for details. Call 2-1-1 to be screened.
Demand response rides are for trips that cannot be completed on one of the two Connector deviated fixed routes in Sumner/Bonney Lake or Spanaway/South Hill.
Trip purpose: work, dialysis or lifeline/essential trips the destination or the nearest Pierce Transit or Sound Transit bus stop.
*The only dialysis center inside the Beyond the Borders service area is the Graham Dialysis Center.
Request to other dialysis centers, such as DaVita South Hill Dialysis Center, Fresenius South Hill Dialysis Center, and DaVita Parkland Dialysis Center may qualify for boundary overlap for SHUTTLE qualified riders on a case by case basis.
Trips for dialysis are NOT immediate. There is currently a wait list for dialysis rides.*
Lifeline/Essential trips are limited to 6 round trips per month.
Services could include but are not limited to:
- food banks,
- clothing banks,
- family support centers,
- social service appointments (WIC, DSHS, PCCC),
- court or legal appointments,
- school counselor appointments, and
- shelters.
*If the caller was denied services from Paratransit, BTB may take the request under consideration.
Service to Eatonville will be limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
In partnership with Pierce Transit, Beyond the Borders will share some boundary overlap with SHUTTLE services.
This means that someone who qualifies for SHUTTLE and their ride originates in Beyond the Borders service area and ends in SHUTTLE service area then they are eligible for door-to-door services on Beyond the Borders vehicles.
With Beyond the Border Boundary Overlap the rider stays on the BTB bus and is taken to their final destination.
Riders who are outside the SHUTTLE area think they do not qualify for SHUTTLE but THEY can be qualified, they just cannot be picked up at their home address.
Boundary Overlap is for people with SHUTTLE eligibility who live in the BTB service area and are traveling no more than 5-7 miles into the SHUTTLE service area.
Those who are disabled are also encouraged to apply for Pierce Transit's SHUTTLE for the Disabled.
Supportive Services offered by Catholic Community Services' Volunteer Services
Volunteers provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, yard work and transportation to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Request 7-10 days in advance for transportation; other services may take longer; provided based on volunteer availability.
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.
Transportation offered at Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition (OCTN)
Provides door-to-door transportation in Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport. Omak, Okanogan, Oroville, Tonasket, Twisp, and Winthrop.
Provides door-to-door transportation in Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport. Omak, Okanogan, Oroville, Tonasket, Twisp, and Winthrop.
Door-to-Door, demand response is available Saturday only in the Omak/Okanogan area.
Thursday trips to Wenatchee.
BFT Connect & General Demand Transportation offered by Ben Franklin Transit
Provides on-demand ride services in six service zones across Benton and Franklin Counties.
BFT Connect provides on-demand ride services in six service zones throughout the Tri-Cities. This is not door-to-door transportation; it is a first and last mile service, which connects riders to major bus stops and transit centers. Depending on your location, pick- up locations may be at the nearest intersection. Rides must start and end in the same zone (please see link for clarification and zone maps). This is a shared ride service, so you may ride with additional people along your route, each traveling to different places.
The six BFT Connect zones are the following:
- West Pasco
- East Pasco
- West Richland & Badger Mountain
- Central Kennewick & Finley
- Columbia Center & South Richland
- Central Richland
Also provides General Demand Service, which consists of pick-up/drop-off transportation at designated stops, within Prosser and Benton City only. Connects riders to the bus line and requires at least one day's notice to reserve a ride.
Provides bus service for those who are disabled, elderly, or are off the main bus route or going to a place off the main bus route by more than 1/4 mile. Prior day reservations are required to guarantee pick up.
Provides bus service for those who are disabled, elderly, or are off the main bus route or going to a place off the main bus route by more than 1/4 mile. Reservations are required. Reservations can be made two days before and up to 3 weeks ahead. Same day requests will be handled on time and space availability.
Special Needs / Door to Door Transportation offered by People for People in Yakima
Provides fare-free door-to-door transportation in Yakima County for residents who are 60 years or older, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and children with special needs to locations outside of city limits.
Provides fare-free door-to-door transportation in Yakima County for residents who are 60 years or older, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and children with special needs to locations outside of city limits. Transportation may be used for medical appointments, necessary grocery shopping, DSHS visits, Social Security office, WorkSource, and other sites, as funding allows. Also provides transportation for individuals who attend school, are seeking employment, or who have employment but no transportation (must live in an area where there is no transit bus service). Call for service areas.
Paratransit Services offered at Clallam Transit System
Provides specialized door-to-door transportation services to adults 80 years of age and older and transit disabled persons who have difficulty using the regular transit system some or all of the time. Application and reservations required.
Provides specialized door-to-door transportation services to elderly and transit disabled persons who have difficulty using the regular transit system. This program is available to seniors 80 years of age or older and disabled persons unable to use lift equipped Clallam Transit buses some or all of the time. Users must apply for services, be eligible, and schedule a reservation for rides. Drivers will assist wheelchair riders and will provide support to ambulatory riders who need assistance. For additional care and assistance, rider must have a Personal Care Assistant (PCA). Drivers are not allowed beyond the threshold of riders' homes.
Deer Park Dial-A-Ride offered at Special Mobility Services
Deer Park Dial-A-Ride picks up riders at their home within Deer Park and offers transportation within the city limits of Deer Park. Schedule 24 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Drivers are able to assist riders with getting in and out of the shuttle and to help move rider's packages on and off the bus. Accessible for wheelchairs and people with disabilities.
Deer Park Dial-A-Ride picks up riders at their home within Deer Park and offers transportation within the city limits of Deer Park. Schedule 24 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Drivers are able to assist riders with getting in and out of the shuttle and to help move rider's packages on and off the bus. Accessible for wheelchairs and people with disabilities.
Community Center Van offered by Kirkland Parks & Community Services' Peter Kirk Community Center
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.
Provides transportation coupled with assistance and companionship to ambulatory riders that cannot, should not, or do not want to drive themselves. Offers "Driver Companions" who help their elderly or ill client with their transportation needs as a family member might.
Provides transportation services that are always coupled with assistance and companionship to ambulatory riders that cannot, should nor or do not want to drive themselves.
Provides a service referred to as "Driver Companions."
Driver Companions play the same role as a son, daughter or family member who is helping their elderly or ill family member with their transportation needs.
Examples include:
- walking to the rider's door to pick them up (versus meeting them at the curb),
- helping them to the care and stowing their walker/wheelchair if they have one, and
- walking them inside the facility, store, or client's home as needed
- providing rides to clients that are coming from appointments that require sedation.
Envoy ensures that the client is safe inside the home and comfortable before leaving, including after medical procedures if necessary.
Provides more than just a ride from Point A to Point B
Rides can be for things like employment, medical appointments, surgeries, church, shopping, etc.
Transportation for Seniors and Disabled offered at Catholic Community Services of Western Washington - Snohomish County - Snohomish Family Center
Provides transportation for clients on a pre-authorized basis for health care, shopping and other essential errands.
Provides necessary transportation for low-income elders and adults with disabilities to access medical appointments and other essential errands, such as grocery shopping. Also provides transportation to maintain social connections.
Volunteer Services offered at Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Helps individuals remain in their homes by providing assistance with transportation, shopping, monitoring, housekeeping, minor home repairs, laundry, yard care, and other tasks.
Helps individuals remain in their homes by providing assistance with transportation, shopping, monitoring, housekeeping, minor home repair, laundry, yard care and other tasks. Provides assistance to those who cannot afford to pay for services, do not qualify for assistance elsewhere, or do not have family and friends available to help them. Coordinates with community agencies to provide professional services. Volunteer Services (VS) depend on volunteers to provide the services.
General Transportation offered by People For People's Moses Lake Transportation
Provides transportation to places outside of city limits for residents who are 60 years or older, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income, and children with special needs to nutrition sites, medical appointments, DSHS, and other sites.
Provides fare-free door-to-door transportation in Yakima County for residents who are 60 years or older, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and children with special needs to locations outside of city limits. Transportation may be used for medical appointments, necessary grocery shopping, DSHS visits, Social Security office, WorkSource, and other sites, as funding allows. Also provides transportation for individuals who attend school, are seeking employment, or who have employment but no transportation (must live in an area where there is no transit bus service). Call for service areas.
Transportation offered at Enumclaw Senior Activity Center
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.
Volunteer Services offered by Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Wenatchee
Volunteer Chore Service (VCS) provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities.
Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Volunteers can provide valuable services such as: local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision.
Door to Door (Dial A Ride) Transportation offered at HopeSource
Provides door to door transportation for anyone in need in the cities of Cle Elum, Easton, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, and Roslyn.
Provides door to door transportation for anyone in need in the cities of Cle Elum, Easton, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, and Roslyn. Transportation is provided to and from medical appointments, shopping, work, etc. Must call to make appointments with transportation department.
Elder Services offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Tri-Cities
Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities.
Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities.
- Volunteer Chore Services: basic in-home assistance for low-income seniors and disabled adults of any age to help continue to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Services may include local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision.
- Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): provides a retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP) that is designed for seniors over the age of 55 who want to use their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist children with needed school supplies and toy drives, food collection and delivery, critical services to elderly, and filling the gaps for critical needs in local communities.
- Senior Companion Program: senior companions provide support to isolated elders and persons with disabilities by helping with companionship, grocery shopping, answering mail, and other daily tasks that are essential to maintaining independence. Senior companions may qualify for a small stipend and mileage reimbursement to offset their expenses while they help those most vulnerable.
Provides specialized door-to-door transportation for individuals whose disabilities limit their capacity to use the bus system. It is a pre-scheduled service with specific Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility requirements and a formal application.
Provides curb -to-curb transportation service for people with qualifying disabilities. Vehicles are lift equipped to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Certain weight and size limitations exist and an individual applying for service should call the Ben Franklin Transit office (509-735-0160, then press 3) to discuss the specific type of mobility devices they would like to use while traveling. Drivers may provide door-to-door service for those individuals who require assistance to/from the vehicle. An individual designated as a Personal Care Attendant may accompany the customer at no cost.
Mt Adams Transportation Service offered at Klickitat County Senior Services
Provides general transportation services to enable Klickitat County residents who lack transportation to meet their basic needs.
Provides general transportation services to enable Klickitat County residents who lack transportation to meet their basic needs. Offers long-distance medical transportation from Klickitat to Portland, Hood River, and The Dalles in Oregon and to Vancouver, Yakima, and Tri-Cities in Washington. Transportation may be for medical appointments, educational opportunities, employment (limited), grocery shopping, social service appointments, etc.
Provides a door-to-door, shared ride public transportation service for people with disabilities that prevent them from using the fixed route bus service.
Passengers must complete an application, be eligible and certified to ride Dial-A-Lift. No cost to riders.
Provides door-to-door, shared ride public transportation service for people with disabilities that prevent them from using Intercity Transit's fixed route bus service.
Offer Dial-A-Lift service where and when fixed route buses operate.
Passengers must complete an application, be eligible and certified to ride Dial-A-Lift.
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.
Transportation - ADA Paratransit Skagit County offered at Skagit Transit
Provides ADA complementary paratransit service within 3/4 of a mile of Skagit Transit local fixed routes.
Skagit Transit's Paratransit service provides specialized transportation comparable with Skagit Transit's fixed-route bus service. It is a pre-scheduled service designed for people who are unable to get to the nearest bus stop or use a fixed-route bus. Paratransit is for individuals whose conditions and/or disabilities prevent them from using Skagit Transit's regular fixed-route buses. Based on the review of an application for Paratransit service, you may receive curb to curb service, curb to fixed-route service or fixed route service only (with training).
Transportation (COAST) offered by Council on Aging and Human Services
Provides local and long distance transportation in the counties of Asotin, Whitman, part of Garfield, and southern part of Spokane County. Does no provide work-related transportation.
Assists individuals who have a special need for a ride, who live in Whitman, part of Garfield, and southern part of Spokane County. Helps identify available resources and attempts to meet the request. Does no provide work-related transportation.
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation offered by Mt Si Senior Center
Provides transportation to and from the senior center and for health and shopping needs of seniors; volunteer transportation is also available. Also provides Valley Shuttle for Snoqualmie Valley residents ages 13 and older.
Provides transportation by the center's shuttle to and from the center and for health and shopping trips for seniors. Services are available to the general public. Reservations are required for door-to-door service.