Transportation
DC Villages Transportation Guide PDF. (July 2024)
WMATA
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (commonly referred to as Metro, is a tri-jurisdictional government agency that operates bus and rail transit service in the Greater Washington metropolitan area.
Reduced Fare Programs
People with Disabilities under the age of 65 — People with qualifying disabilities who possess a Reduced Fare SmarTrip® Photo ID Card may ride for half the peak fare on Metrobus, Metrorail, and other participating transit agencies.
Senior SmarTrip Card
Discounted fares for passengers of the age of 65 and older with Senior SmarTrip available in both plastic and digital versions.
Accessibility
Videos
Metro is for Everyone — ADA
MetroReady Travel Training and System Orientation
MetroReady travel training for customers with disabilities, as well as older adults with or without disabilities, is offered at no cost to Metro customers. MetroReady is short-term, comprehensive, intensive instruction designed to teach customers how to travel safely and independently on the accessible Metrobus and Metrorail public transportation systems.
Trip Planner
The WMATA Trip Planner helps to plan your trip via Metrobus and/or Metrorail.
Paratransit Service
MetroAccess
MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for people who cannot independently use the accessible bus and/or rail system due to a disability.
TransportDC
Transport DC is a premium same-day, cost-effective alternative transportation service for WMATA MetroAccess customers.
Riders must be registered with MetroAccess. Please contact WMATA regarding MetroAccess eligibility at (202) 962-1100. A Metro Access ID# must be presented when booking a ride with Transport DC.
Capital Bikeshare
Capital Bikeshare offers bicycle and ebike rentals at docks throughout the Washington metropolitan area. You can use an app or the dock kiosk to arrange a ride. The Capital Bikeshare for All discount program is also available for income-qualifying people.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
MTM Inc. (Medicaid Funded)
MTM arranges non-emergency transportation within the Washington metropolitan area. This includes, the District; the suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George’s County in Maryland; and Fairfax and Arlington counties and the City of Alexandria in Northern Virginia.
Senior MedExpress
The Senior MedExpress program provides eligible DC residents, age 60+, with a certified medical condition free round-trip transportation to essential medical appointments such as chemotherapy or dialysis, or to health-related public benefits appointments for DDS, Medicaid (DHS ESA sites), or SNAP.
Healthcare Provider Certification Form
Ride-Share Programs
Uber
Uber is a platform where those who drive and deliver can connect with riders, eaters, and restaurants. In cities where Uber is available, you can use the Uber app to request a ride.
Lyft
Lyft is a platform that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides.
DACL Transportation Supports
ConnectorCard
The ConnectorCard Program is a cost-share program that provides qualified older adults, age 60 and over, with a debit card that can be used for ground transportation services to the destination of their choice. The amount of subsidy provided through the card is based on a sliding fee scale.
Participants are eligible to receive up to $100 per month. The amount you are asked to contribute is based on a sliding scale, and your contribution may range between $0–$70 per month based on your income. Program contributions will be required at the time of funds reload.
VetsRide
VetsRide provides convenient, affordable, and efficient transportation for Veterans in DC seeking educational, health, employment, food distribution, or housing services. Program eligibility is restricted to veteran residents of Washington, DC with annual income less than $45,000 or recently unemployed.