Access-a-Ride
Paratransit Peer Review
In February 2024, General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson commissioned a peer review of RTD’s paratransit service delivery, to be conducted by transit industry subject-matter experts. Learn more about RTD's Paratransit Peer Review here.
Access-a-Ride
Access-a-Ride is RTD’s ADA complementary paratransit service. It is a shared-ride service intended for those who cannot use regular fixed-route bus/light rail service due to a disability.
Trips on Access-a-Ride may be used for any purpose. Reservations must be made one to seven days in advance. There is no same-day Access-a-Ride service.
Service availability on Access-a-Ride is determined by nearby fixed-route bus service. Eligibility is established under the guidelines provided by the federal government.
All RTD vehicles are 100% accessible.
How do I qualify for Access-a-Ride?
To travel on Access‑a‑Ride, you must meet one of the following criteria set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Section 37.123 (3)):
- Be unable to get to and from a bus stop or on and off a lift-equipped fixed-route bus by yourself.
- Have a disability that prohibits you from using fixed-route bus independently.
For more information about eligibility, click here.
Still have tickets from a 2024 Ticket Book?
No worries! All unused tickets will remain valid through 2025. Just validate as usual when taking your next trip on RTD!
Service Area Lookup
Access-a-Ride service is available to and from any location within 3/4 mile of RTD's local fixed-route transit system. Use this Access-a-Ride service lookup to find out if service is available at your desired location. Lookup search functionality works best in Google Chrome or Firefox.
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