Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Adults 50+ Montgomery County, Md
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TRANSPORTATION NETWORK DIRECTORY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ADULTS 50+ MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD REGIONAL CONNECTIONS CROSS COUNTY AND BEYOND Montgomery County, Maryland (‘the County’) cannot guarantee the relevance, completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided on the non-County links. The County does not endorse any non-County organizations' products, services, or viewpoints. The County is not responsible for any materials stored on other non-County web sites, nor is it liable for any inaccurate, defamatory, offensive or illegal materials found on other Web sites, and that the risk of injury or damage from viewing, hearing, downloading or storing such materials rests entirely with the user. Alternative formats of this document are available upon request. This is a project of the Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities. To submit an update, add or remove a listing, or request an alternative format, please contact: [email protected], 240-777-1246 (V), MD Relay 711. Frederick and Howard County Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Commuter Bus Route 203: Columbia to Bethesda Route 204: Frederick to College Park Route 305: Columbia / Silver Spring / Washington, D.C. Route 315: Columbia / Silver Spring / Washington, D.C. Route 325: Columbia / Silver Spring / Washington, D.C. Route 505: Hagerstown / Myersville to Shady Grove / Rock Spring Business Park Route 515: Frederick / Urbana / Shady Grove / Rock Spring Business Park Commuter Bus Fare: One way full fare is $5.00. Major debit/credit cards are accepted on bus for one-way fares for the current trip. No debit/credit card one-way fares can be purchased for future trips. Cash one-way fares using exact change may be purchased on the bus. No change will be given if you overpay. Ten-trip tickets and monthly passes can be purchased from Commuter Direct – MTA Online Ticketing. Two children, under the age of six, may ride free of charge when accompanied by a full fare paying passenger. Additional children and children age 6 and above will be charged the appropriate full fare. The free child allowance does not apply to passengers traveling on any type of reduced fare. Reduced fares ($4.00 one-way) are available for adults 65+, persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. To be eligible, you must show one of the following: a valid MTA Senior/Disability photo ID card, or any valid government issued photo ID with proof of age, or a valid disability ID from another transit agency with any valid government issued photo ID, or a Medicare card with any valid government photo ID. To obtain an MTA Reduced Fare Disability ID card, an application that must be filled out by the applicant and the applicant’s health care professional is required. The application is available at the Reduced Fare Certification Office. Applicants must return the completed application by fax (410-333-4347), by mail (MTA Reduced Fare Certification Office, 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202), or in person. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The Disability Reduced Fare Card is not available the same day that the application is received. The applicant, if approved, will be notified when to come in to have the photo taken and ID card issued. www.mta.maryland.gov/commuter-bus Commuter Direct – Online MTA Ticketing ............................................................. 410-697-2212 (V) Hhttps://mta.commuterdirect.com Reduced Fare Certification Office .......................................................................... 410-767-3438 (V) .................................................................................................................................. 410-333-2051 (TTY) E-mail: [email protected] Montgomery County, MD – Transportation Network Directory – Regional Connections Cross County & Beyond – Updated 8/10/2020 Prince George’s County TheBus - Prince George’s County Transit Serve 28 routes within Prince George’s County. Adults 60+ and persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders with a valid photo ID ride TheBus free-of-charge during normal operational hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no service on weekends and major holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). Riders just have to present one form of proper identification - driver’s license, Metro Senior ID / Metro Disabled ID / MetroAccess card, or similar ID - to the bus driver. In addition, persons with disabilities with a MetroAccess card may bring one personal companion with them on board TheBus at no charge. All TheBus services are accessible and accept use of portable oxygen, respirators and concentrators. Customer Information ................................................................................................... 301-324-2877 (V) www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1120/TheBus Baltimore County and Beyond Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) https://mta.maryland.gov Reduced Fares for all MTA Operated Transportation: Reduced fares are available for adults 65+, persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. To be eligible, you must show one of the following: a valid MTA Senior/Disability photo ID card, or any valid government issued photo ID with proof of age, or a valid disability ID from another transit agency with any valid government issued photo ID, or a Medicare card with any valid government photo ID. Please note that Senior Photo ID cards are no longer issued by the MTA Reduced Fare Certification Office; however, Seniors (65 and over) may apply for a no cost Maryland Photo Identification Card at any Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Office. MTA will continue to issue Disability photo IDs.To obtain an MTA Reduced Fare Disability ID card, an application that must be filled out by the applicant and the applicant’s health care professional is required. The application is available at the Reduced Fare Certification Office. Applicants must return the completed application by fax (410-333-4347), by mail (MTA Reduced Fare Certification Office, 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202), or in person. The Disability Reduced Fare Card is not available the same day that the application is received. The applicant, if approved, will be notified when to come in to have the photo taken and ID card issued. MTA MobilityLink – Paratransit Service: A specialized transit service available to people, who because of a disability are functionally unable to get to a bus stop, wait unassisted at a stop or station or board or ride a bus or train by themselves. MobilityLink is a shared ride service offered from the first exterior door of your home or pick up location to the first exterior door of your destination. MobilityLink service is available within three quarters (¾) of a mile of any LocalLink route in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties and within three quarters (¾) of a mile radius of a Light RailLink or Metro SubwayLink station. This does not include MARC Train or Commuter Bus routes. One-way fare is $2.10 for eligible riders and their guests. If you are certified to travel with a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) they ride for free. Passengers must pay the exact fare when boarding the bus. A maximum of two children under the age of six (6) may ride free of charge and children over six (6) pay the adult fare of $2.10. If you are a visitor with a disability, the MTA will be happy to assist you use the MobilityLink service for up to 21 days each year. Simply fax them your eligibility determination letter from your service provider to 410-764-8509. They need to know your name, and when you want to travel and how they should send you information confirming your eligibility for MobilityLink. It may take up to 3 days to process so please plan ahead. If you have not been certified by another transit system and wish to use their service, please tell them what mobility device you use or provide a doctor’s note confirming a disability along with the information requested above. Transit Information Contact Center – Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................................. 410-539-5000 (V) ............................................................................................................................. 1-866-743-3682 (Toll Free) ............................................................................................................................. 410-539-3497 (TTY) Montgomery County, Maryland (‘the County’) cannot guarantee the relevance, completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided on the non-County links. The County does not endorse any non-County organizations' products, services, or viewpoints. The County is not responsible for any materials stored on other non-County web sites, nor is it liable for any inaccurate, defamatory, offensive or illegal materials found on other Web sites, and that the risk of injury or damage from viewing, hearing, downloading or storing such materials rests entirely with the user. Alternative formats of this document are available upon request. Montgomery County, MD – Transportation Network Directory – Regional Connections Cross County & Beyond – Updated 8/10/2020 Reduced Fare Certification Office – Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................................