The City of Yakima (City) Paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) service provided through Yakima Transit started in 1992 in accordance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). This essential service provides transportation for disabled individuals that are unable to ride a fix-route transit bus. The service is currently operated by Medstar Transportation.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded the City grant funding in the amount of $790,829 to provide financial support for the Dial-A-Ride service for a two-year period (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025). In order to receive this funding, it is necessary for the City and WSDOT to enter into Grant Agreement PTD0802 which has been attached for City Council review. |