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Road to Independence Van Program offered at Puget Sound Educational Service District

1282 Valentine Avenue Southeast, Pacific, WA 98047

Eligibility

To qualify for transportation services, riders must: Live in South King County or Pierce County. Those with special needs, veterans, seniors, youth, and other transportation disadvantaged. Reside in a location in which there is limited and/or no public transit available or would be unable to self-transport. Be able to board/disembark a large passenger van unassisted Adults 18 or older. Meet income guidelines.

Application process

Call for screening we will follow up within 1 business day. Road to Independence will contact you to let you know if you were approved or denied. If you are approved you may then call the number for scheduling directly and they will already have all your information on file. Ride reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA
Pierce, WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Payment Options

Free

Description

Provides transportation services to low income individuals seeking transportation in South King County and Pierce County seeking: - work, - a new job, - an already scheduled job interview, - an employment related training, - or any other appointments necessary to obtaining or retaining employment, and have no other transportation available. Rides must originate in Spanaway, Puyallup, Sumner, or Bonney Lake and services are able to go as far North as Renton and as far South as Tacoma. Transportation is only offered based on volunteer availability.

Providing organization

Puget Sound Educational Service District

Administers Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) throughout King County outside of Seattle and Pierce County. Offers a paratransit program for employment related transportation needs to those who face barriers to accessing public transit.