Efficient and reliable transportation is essential for getting to work, medical appointments, shopping, and the many other activities of daily life. In addition to the public bus and rail system, there are specialized programs for the elderly and disabled. 
 

Public Transportation

There are a variety of programs and planning tools available through the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  (WMATA). or by calling 202-637-7000 (TTY 202-962-2033) 

Some resources are listed:

•  Resources and special features available through WMATA:
•  Metro Access Paratransit Features
•  Metrobus Accessibility Features
•  Metrorail Accessibility Features

Transit Accessibility Center 
This is your "one-stop shop" for information and assistance in meeting the accessible transportation needs of those with disabilities.  A wide variety of services offered include:

• Eligibility for the Reduced Fare (half-fare) program
• Applying for visitor's status for the Reduced Fare Program
• Eligibility assessments for MetroAccess paratransit service
• Applying for visitor's status for MetroAccess
• Travel Training and System Orientation
• Community Outreach
• Obtaining a replacement ID card

Metro Accessibility Resources
WMATA's Office of ADA Policy and Planning offers a number of free booklets and brochures to people with disabilities to aid them in using the systems which you can download or call 202-962-1100.  This can only be used to order disability related information.

Fare Wheels Transportation Program

Fare Wheels is a supplemental transportation program that allows eligible City of Falls Church residents to stretch their transportation dollars. Approved residents may receive $40 each month in taxi coupons. A $10 co-pay is charged monthly.

Fare Wheels participants must be residents of the City of Falls Church, at least 62 years of age, or permanently and totally disabled, with gross incomes not exceeding $37,000. For more information, view the Fare Wheels brochure and application.

Specialized Transportation Options for Seniors and Person with Disabilities

Logisticare is a transportation management solution not a transportation company.  They do not own vehicles or compete with local networks of professional transportation companies.  They partner with high quality providers to deliver transportation services. 

Shepherd's Center of McLean, Arlington and Falls Church Provide services exclusively by volunteers, free of charge to anyone age 50 or older who resides in the local community. There are no income-level requirements. Call 703-506-2199 and a volunteer will get back to you.

Carfit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.  And also provides information and materials on community specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community. Information Brochure.