ADA Paratransit System
Must have permanent, temporary or conditional disability (developmental or physical) which prevents use of regular bus system; No age restriction; No income/asset restriction; Not necessary to be on SSI or SSD
840 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT
06514
Transportation for any purpose for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities that prevent them from being able to use the regular public transportation system. The person’s disability can be permanent, temporary, or conditional. (A conditional disability is one that exists under certain conditions; for example, at night, or when the temperature is very high, or very low.) Routes and schedules closely follow public bus route. Runs M-Sun. Serves Ansonia, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven, Woodbridge.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Vans are wheelchair accessible
Agency information
Name:
GREATER NEW HAVEN TRANSIT DISTRICT
Numbers:
203-288-6643,203-288-6282
Working Hours
Administrative hours: M-F: 9am-5pm; Services operate: M-Sun: 5am-1:30am
Fee Structure:
Set fee (Subject to change, call for more information); No fee for personal care attendants
Application Process
Membership required; Must complete application form; Application requires that person explain his/her disability and why it makes it impossible to use public transportation; Once approved, reservations can be made from 1 to 7 days in advance, M-Sun; Rides can be scheduled between 5am-1:30am: Reservation department is available from 9am-5pm seven days a week
Contact Agency:
840 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT
06514
06514