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 Transportation
Options
Regional Transit "Fixed Route"
Bus Service:
Fixed route service is typically provided by larger buses (over
30 feet in length) traveling on a regular, pre-designated,
pre-scheduled route.
- Buses traveling on a fixed route do not deviate off the
scheduled route.
- Marked bus stops are located along the route, and printed
schedules are available at several locations around Sacramento and
on Regional Transit’s Web site.
Regional Transit’s Neighborhood Ride Service:
The Neighborhood Ride buses are smaller vehicles (approximately
30 feet or less in length) that offer residents greater mobility and
new transit options on local intra-community trips.
- The Neighborhood Ride buses have regular
"fixed" routes and schedules like the rest of RT's service, but also
offer special curb-to-curb service (not to be confused with ADA/paratransit
door-to-door service). The buses are able to "deviate" off-route up
to 3/4 of a mile to pick up and drop off seniors age 62 and older,
and disabled passengers who have a valid ADA/paratransit pass.
- Reservations must be made one day in advance.
To request a route deviation on The Neighborhood Ride, please call
(916) 556-0250. The reservation line is open Monday through
Saturday from 7am to 7pm.
- Passengers pay only $1.00 per trip (50 cents
for seniors/disabled). RT monthly passes, daily passes and transfers
are also accepted.
- All passengers (except for Lifetime Pass holders), including
those with valid ADA/paratransit passes, must pay an additional
$1.00 for a route deviation.
- Marked bus stops are located along the route, and printed
schedules are available at several locations around Sacramento and
on Regional Transit’s Web site.
- Each bus can transport 12-17 passengers and up to two
wheelchairs.
Paratransit Service:
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- Paratransit is a specialized, door-to-door service for people
with disabilities who are not able to ride fixed-route public
transportation, including lift-equipped buses. The service is
typically provided on smaller buses (approximately 35 feet or less
in length).
- Unlike Regional Transit’s fixed route and Neighborhood Ride
shuttle services, paratransit service does not operate on a regular,
pre-designated, pre-scheduled route. Paratransit does however
complement Regional Transit’s fixed route service by operating in
the same area, on the same days and during the same hours.
- Paratransit will pick you up and drop you off at your door (or
curb). Similar to The Neighborhood Ride, reservations must be made
at least one day in advance.
- Paratransit may make several stops to pick up or drop off other
passengers. Assigned pick up times may vary by up to one hour from
the time requested.
- All paratransit passengers pay $3.25 (per trip).
- Paratransit operators do not enter people's homes or their
destination locations. Passengers who need extra assistance beyond
what the operator provides may bring an assistant or "attendant"
with them at no additional charge.
- Before using paratransit, a person must be determined eligible.
For most people, utilizing Regional Transit’s
bus, light rail or Neighborhood Ride shuttle services is the most
convenient and flexible way to travel. It costs less and requires less
planning than using paratransit service.
Regional Transit and Paratransit,
Inc. offer the following accessible services:
- Buses and trains are equipped with wheelchair
lifts or ramps to allow easy access for passengers with
disabilities.
- Priority seating is available for passengers who
need it.
- Operators are trained to provide assistance in
securing wheelchairs in designated spaces.
- Operators are trained to allow passengers time to
be seated, and to get on and off the vehicle.
- Stops are announced at major intersections,
transfer points and requested destinations.
- Route and schedule information is available in
accessible formats by special request.
- For people unfamiliar with using public transit,
mobility training is available through Paratransit, Inc. to teach
passengers one-on-one or in a group how to travel comfortably and
safely on Regional Transit’s bus and light rail trains.
May have unlimited free rides on RT buses and light
rail (not valid on Yolo Bus). RT Lifetime Passes are available only at
RT's Photo Identification Center.
Hospital Shuttle Service:
Mercy, Sutter and UC Davis hospitals provide
free weekday shuttle transportation for patients, employees,
visitors and the general public. Together, the hospitals provide a
comprehensive shuttle network with convenient transit connections to
RT’s 29th Street, 39th Street and
University/65th Street light rail stations.
Mercy General Hospital in east Sacramento connects to the 29th
Street and 39th Street light rail stations. Sutter
General Hospital in Midtown Sacramento connects to the 29th
Street light rail station and Sutter Memorial Hospital. Sutter
Memorial Hospital in east Sacramento connects to the University/65th
Street light rail station and Sutter General Hospital. UC Davis
Medical Center on Stockton Boulevard connects to the 39th
Street light rail station.
For Mercy General Hospital shuttle information,
call 916-453-4722 or visit www.mercygeneral.org. For Sutter General
Hospital and Sutter Memorial Hospital shuttle information, call
916-361-5466 or visit www.suttermedicalcenter.org. For UC Davis
Medical Center shuttle information, call 916-734-8630 or visit
www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu. For RT route, schedule and fare information,
call 916-321-BUSS (2877) or visit
www.sacrt.com.
Click here to download a PDF of the Hospital Shuttle brochure.
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