STARS Lift Complementary Paratransit Service

Operating Area

Demand response curb-to-curb transportation that operates within 3/4 of a mile from STARS fixed routes.

A map of the service area can be found on the STARS Lift service brochure.

Fares

Standard Fare

$2.00 one-way*

*Seniors (60*) and Persons with Disabilities only

See “Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility” below for details

Reduced Fare

$1.00 for Gold Card holders during times when fixed route buses are in service*

*Persons with Disabilities only

See “Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility” below for details

Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

STARS Lift service is the curb-to-curb complementary paratransit service for individuals who are not able to use the STARS fixed route service due to a disability. Paratransit service is curb-to-curb, origin to destination service and STARS Lift vehicles are lift (or ramp) equipped for wheelchair or other mobility device users.

To qualify to use the STARS Lift paratransit service, individuals must possess a STARS Gold or Silver Card.

• Gold Card status allows individuals to use STARS Lift (paratransit) service. The STARS Gold Card Application requires a licensed healthcare professional’s certification of the person’s disability/inability to use fixed route. Gold Card Holders also qualify to receive half fare for Lift/paratransit rides during the that fixed route buses are in service. (To download the application, click the blue “Gold Card Application” button on the download page)
• The STARS Silver card is a program to assist people with disabilities who can use the fixed-route bus service, at least some of the time. The STARS silver card allows seniors over 60 and people with disabilities half fare on fixed route bus service. The STARS Silver Card Application requires the applicant to sign a medical release. (To download the application, click the blue “Silver Card Application” on the download page)
• Both Gold and Silver Card holders may receive half fare for fixed route service if they use fixed route service at least some of the time. Both Gold and Silver Card holders also qualify to use STARS Lift paratransit service.

Transit Service Accessibility

STARS Lift service is the curb-to-curb complementary paratransit service for individuals who are not able to use the STARS fixed route service due to a disability. Paratransit service is curb-to-curb, origin to destination service and STARS Lift vehicles are lift (or ramp) equipped for wheelchair or other mobility device users.