ACCESS PARATRANSIT SERVICE
ACCESS is a transportation service operated by ValleyRide through the tax support of local municipalities. The service is designed to complement ValleyRide's regular bus system. The service is available to people who are unable to utilize the bus system because of a disability. Eligibility may be limited on a conditional basis, and each trip can be reviewed.
ACCESS is a curb-to-curb transit service for the cities of Boise, Garden City, Nampa and Caldwell. The Boise/Garden City service operates Monday through Saturday with the same hours as the fixed-line bus system. There also is curb-to-curb paratransit service available in Nampa and Caldwell that operates Monday through Friday with the same hours as the fixed-line bus system.
ACCESS service travels three-fourths of a mile from fixed-line services. Pickup and dropoff locations for ACCESS service will be within three-fourths of a mile of fixed-line service.
Service is by reservation only. In Nampa/Caldwell, trips may be booked up to 14 days in advance, but no later than 4 p.m., for service the next operating day. Boise/Garden City requires at least 24 hours notice.
All ACCESS passengers must keep their certification current and re-apply every three years.
Once approved, ACCESS fares are $2 per one-way trip for each passenger and for each guest. A personal care attendant may ride for free.
» To learn more about ACCESS services in Boise and Garden City, or to obtain an application, please call 345-1234 to set up a telephone interview (1-800-377-1363, Idaho Relay Service). In Nampa/Caldwell, the telephone number is 208-846-8547, ext. 4224.
Below are links to interactive forms that you can fill out online and print. These are PDF documents. Once you are finished completing the application form, you can print the document by clicking on the "Print" bar located on the application's front page.
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BOISE/GARDEN CITY APPLICATION
NAMPA/CALDWELL APPLICATION
If you are not eligible to use ACCESS service, there are other options available in the Treasure Valley. Here is some contact information:
» Idaho CareLine: 211
» Ida-Ride: (888) 635-7489
» Able Transport: (208) 467-3090
» At Your Service: (208) 378-1466 or (208) 941-6506