WHAT IS SHUTTLE?

SHUTTLE is a shared-ride service for people who, because of their disability, are unable to ride a regular Pierce Transit bus.

SHUTTLE provides door-to-door service, or, in some instances, transportation to Transit Centers to connect with regular bus service.

SHUTTLE operates oversized vans, all of which are wheelchair accessible.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RIDE SHUTTLE?

To qualify for SHUTTLE service you must meet one of the following conditions, as set by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act:

• You are functionally unable to get on or off a transit bus, even with use of a wheelchair lift.
• You are physically unable to get to or from a regular Pierce Transit bus stop.
• You are unable to understand and follow transit directions or understand information signs for reasons other than language.

SHUTTLE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

To become eligible for SHUTTLE, you must complete a certification process. This involves filling out an application explaining the limitations caused by your disability. The certification process may take up to 21 days after we receive your completed application. In some cases, Pierce Transit will require verification by a medical professional or other person familiar with your condition. Occasionally, when a decision about someone's functional ability is complicated, applicants will be referred for reassessment by a third party.

After being certified, you may call from one to five days in advance of the day you wish to travel to request a trip.

If you believe you, or someone you know, may qualify for SHUTTLE service, please contact SHUTTLE Eligibility and request an application. An application form will be promptly mailed to you. Or download the form and mail it to the address below (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the form.)

Pierce Transit SHUTTLE Eligibility
PO Box 99070
Tacoma, WA 98496-0070

Phone    253.984.8216
FAX       253.984.8227

SHUTTLE NEWS

Download the SHUTTLE Handbook – NOW AVAILABLE AS STREAMING OR DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO!

NEW: The SHUTTLE Handbook as an mp3 (audio) file. Right-click the links below (Control-click on Mac) to save the four parts of the audio handbook to your computer. Or left-click (single-click on Mac) to hear them in streaming audio.

SHUTTLE Handbook, Part ONE

SHUTTLE Handbook, Part TWO

SHUTTLE Handbook, Part THREE

SHUTTLE Handbook, Part FOUR

You can still download the print version of the Handbook to view on-screen, or print out. Adobe Acrobat is necessary to read the file; if you don't already have it on your computer, it can be downloaded here.

Link to our ORTING LOOP SHUTTLE service

Pierce Transit operates FREE dial-a-ride service in the Orting area. Maps and other information are on the web at http://www.piercetransit.org/orting.htm

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee consists of SHUTTLE riders, representatives from social service agencies and Pierce Transit staff. The group acts as a sounding board for proposed policy changes and works to improve access to transportation for people with disabilities. The Transportation Advisory Committee is accepting new members.

Transportation Advisory Committee meetings are usually held at Pierce Transit's Training Facility, 3720 96th St. SW, Lakewood, WA

For more information concerning the Transportation Advisory Committee, please call Pierce Transit at 253.581.8142.

This page last updated 03/05/08