Accessible Transportation

Harrisonburg Paratransit is a specialized public transportation service that operates within the City of Harrisonburg for persons who have disabilities as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Wheelchair-accessible vehicle service is offered for trips within the City of Harrisonburg.

The Department of Transportation Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into federal law in 1990. This is a civil rights law that requires all public entities operating fixed-route transit to provide complementary paratransit to persons with disabilities. Eligibility is to be strictly limited to certain categories of individuals. 

Passengers who require a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will be allowed such assistance at no extra cost. Paratransit cards will be marked to acknowledge this requirement. Call to see if there is a fee for a personal companion. Drivers are not allowed to enter homes or destinations to assist passengers or to assist with packages. Service is curb-to-curb only.

All persons who use this service must be issued a paratransit card. Applications are available in the Public Transit office located at 475 East Washington Street. An application may be requested through the mail.