Access-a-Ride

Access-a-Ride is RTD’s ADA complementary paratransit service.  It is a shared-ride service intended for those who cannot use regular fixed-route bus/light rail service due to a disability.  

More detailed information about Access-a-Ride can be found in the 客户导向.  

如何 do I qualify for Access-a-Ride? 

To travel on Access‑a‑Ride, you must meet one of the following criteria set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Section 37.123 (3)): 

1. Be unable to get to 和 from a bus stop or on 和 off a lift-equipped fixed-route bus by yourself.
2. Have a disability that prohibits you from completing fixed-route bus 独立.

All RTD vehicles are 100% accessible.   

如何 do I 应用程序ly for Access-a-Ride?

There are 4 components to the Access-a-Ride 应用程序lication: 

1. A 书面申请
2. A medical verification form to be completed by the licensed professional most knowledgeable about your condition
3. 亲自面试 
4. A Transportation Assessment

The completed 应用程序lication may be faxed to 303-299-2169 or mailed to:
   RTD
   c / o Access-a-Ride 
   布莱克街1660号.
   丹佛，CO 80202

What does it cost to ride Access-a-Ride? 

Access-a-Ride fares are collected as you board the vehicle.  They may be paid using cash (exact fare, no change is provided) or Access-a-Ride tickets, which are available at RTD ticket outlets, participating King Soopers 和 Safeway stores. 

Payment of fare is expected when boarding an Access-a-Ride vehicle. Passengers may not pay at the destination. Access-a-Ride tickets are available in the 流动票证 应用程序. Click below to learn how to use the new feature. Access-a-Ride fares also be paid in cash or Six-Ride Tickets. If paid in cash, the EXACT CHANGE must be used, as Access-a-Ride operators do not carry change. Ticket booklets are available at an RTD销售网点, participating King Soopers 和 Safeway stores, or 在线.

There are no refunds for purchases of any fare products.

Access‑a‑Ride is available during the same days 和 hours as our 当地的 bus service. We offer curbside 和 door-to-door service, as well as subscriptions for passengers who make regular trips to the same destination.   

You can schedule a trip within Adams, Arapahoe, 博尔德, Broomfield, 丹佛, 道格拉斯, 和 Jefferson counties in Colorado, as long as your starting point 和 destination are within 3/4 mile of RTD's 当地的 fixed-route transit system. 

Use this Access-a-Ride service lookup to find out if service is available at your desired location. Lookup search functionality works best in Google Chrome or Firefox. 

An aide who accompanies a disabled passenger rides free. No tickets that display the word “Discount” will be accepted as Access-a-Ride fare. Passengers with Access‑a‑Ride IDs ride free on all other RTD fixed-route bus 和 train service.

RTD makes every effort to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to, 并从中获益, 冰球突破豪华版试玩. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 和FTA要求, we invite requests for reasonable modifications to customers with disabilities.

Reasonable modifications include changes, exceptions or adjustments to our rules, 政策, 实践, 和 procedures to provide everyone with the opportunity to use RTD services.

• 视图RTD的 ADA通知, Reasonable Modification Statement, 和 Reasonable Modification Form.