Transit Guide - Sound Transit

Paratransit Services
Tacoma Link paratransit services are provided by Pierce Transit. To obtain
eligibility information for Pierce Transit’s SHUTTLE call 253-984-8216.
Travel Training
Sound Transit provides travel training on how to use Sound Transit
Services for people with disabilities and seniors. For more information
call 1-800-201-4900/1-888-713-6030 TTY or e-mail
accessibility@soundtransit.org.
Sounder commuter rail
Sounder trains, stations and platforms are accessible for riders with
disabilities, seniors, those traveling in wheelchairs, scooters or with
young children in strollers. Each car has a wheelchair area and
accessible restrooms.
For assistance boarding the train, wait at the top of the accessible ramp
located on each platform. The train conductor will deploy a boarding
ramp to help riders safely board the train. Board the train only when the
boarding ramp is in place.
ST Express regional bus
ST Express buses are fully accessible. Buses are equipped with ramps
or wheelchair lifts. Operators are trained and available to help riders
upon request and will call out stops along the route to help you get to
your destination. Contact your local transit agency to learn how you can
practice riding ST Express bus and receive more information about routes
and schedules (see page 128).
Tacoma Link light rail
Link stations and platforms are accessible for riders with disabilities,
seniors, those traveling in wheelchairs, scooters or with young children
in strollers. Each car has four accessible seating areas.
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Every train has a low-floor car with an accessibility bridge plate.
Once on board, locate the reader boards or listen for the audio
announcements, which indicate next station stops.
In case of emergency, use the intercom to talk to the operator.
Operators are trained and available to help riders upon request.
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