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Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA): Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services

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Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA): Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, as long as you meet one of the following criteria: you have a disability.

Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services is a specialized transportation program designed to cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities or limitations that prevent them from using regular public transportation services. This program offers rides for a cost of $2.50 per one-way trip, providing a convenient and accessible option for older adults who may require assistance with transportation. Riders utilizing Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services are required to schedule their trips in advance, typically a few days prior to the intended travel date. Payment for the service can be made by check or in cash, with the option for pre-payment available for added convenience. The program features shared rides in vans, ensuring a social and cost-effective transportation solution for older adults in the community. When booking a trip through Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services, individuals are encouraged to plan ahead using the Rides In Advance service. This program offers curb-to-curb transportation, meaning riders will be picked up and dropped off directly at their specified locations. Additionally, service animals are welcome to accompany riders during their journeys, providing a sense of comfort and support throughout the transportation experience.

Service Area

Spec-Tran service is available in the cities of Lansing and East Lansing, the Townships of Delhi, Lansing, and Meridian, and up to three-quarters of a mile beyond any of CATA's fixed routes.

Days of operation

Monday	Open
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Open
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Contact Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA): Spec-Trans ADA Paratransit Services

4615 Tranter Street
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 394-2282
https://www.cata.org/Routes-Schedules/Find-Bus-by-Service/Curb-to-Curb-Paratransit/Spec-Tran

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