ACCESS PARATRANSIT SERVICE

ACCESS is a transportation service operated by ValleyRide through the tax support of Boise citizens. 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 door-to-door transit service for the City of Boise. It operates Monday through Saturday with the same hours as the fixed-line bus system. There also is door-to-door paratransit service available in Nampa and Caldwell. The service 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. Trips may be booked up to 14 days in advance, but no later than 4 p.m., for service the next operating day. 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).

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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

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