Special Services
Space Coast Area Transit offers special services for people who cannot use regular bus routes. These services include Volunteers in Motion, TD Paratransit, ADA Paratransit, and other contracted routes. Space Coast Area Transit also manages emergency transportation for Brevard County. For more details, check out the Rider’s Guide for Special Services, which explains transportation options for seniors and people with mobility challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the costs of these services?
- TD and ADA Paratransit services: $1.50 per trip.
- Volunteers in Motion and emergency evacuation services: No charge.
2. What is the difference between TD Paratransit and ADA Paratransit?
3. I am not able to drive or ride the bus, what services are available for me?
- Volunteers in Motion: Provides door-to-door transportation to medical facilities, pharmacies, and grocery stores for individuals who are unable to use other transportation services due to age, disability, or other limitations.
- TD Paratransit: Offers transportation for individuals who qualify based on financial need.
- ADA Paratransit: Available for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus services.
4. What is Volunteers in Motion?
5. Who can use TD Paratransit and ADA Paratransit services?
6. How do I apply for TD or ADA Paratransit services?
- TD Paratransit Application
- ADA Paratransit Application
7. What are Contracted Services?
8. How do I register for emergency evacuation transportation?
9. What should I do if I need to cancel or reschedule my ride?
10. Can I become a volunteer driver?
Overview of Special Services
Space Coast Area Transit operates specialized services to meet the needs of individuals who are unable to use fixed route service. These specialized services include Volunteers in Motion, TD Paratransit and ADA Paratransit services, as well as contracted routes. Space Coast Area Transit also oversees the Brevard County emergency support function, transportation. View the Rider’s Guide for Special Services, a public transportation rider’s guide for eligible seniors and transportation disadvantaged, including origin to destination TD Paratransit Service and ADA Paratransit Service.
Volunteers in Motion
Many frail residents in Brevard County are able to live independently through supportive services such as the Volunteers in Motion program. A few hours of volunteer support once or twice a week can make a major difference. View our awesome volunteers! Program volunteers receive training by attending instructional classes, and are provided with state-of-the-art vehicles. Find out more about volunteering or request services through this program. View a special news feature on the Volunteers in Motion Program produced by Brevard reporter Greg Palone, News 13.
TD Paratransit and ADA Paratransit Services
Space Coast Area Transit operates TD Paratransit Service to assist those with mobility needs who are unable to utilize fixed routes by providing wheelchair accessible TD Paratransit vehicles. ADA Paratransit service is a very important part of Space Coast Area Transit’s commitment to providing mobility and freedom to Brevard’s transportation disadvantaged citizens.
Emergency Evacuation Support
Space Coast Area Transit oversees the Brevard County emergency support function, transportation. In order to provide the highest quality emergency service possible, residents with special needs are strongly encouraged to pre-register with the Emergency Management Office at 321-637-6670. During an emergency, pre-registered special needs residents are evacuated to designated shelters.
Contracted Routes
Space Coast Area Transit’s bus fleet serves several not-for-profit agencies with contracted, demand/response service. Some agencies served include Brevard Achievement Center, Bridges BTC, INC., Easter Seals and Seniors at Lunch. The agencies work with Space Coast Area Transit to transport agency customers to designated centers in the morning and return the customers in the afternoon. For more information, call 321-633-1878.