The Lift Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority

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Narrative

The Lift provides ADA paratransit service for people with disabilities. This service provides a shared-ride, door-to-door van transportation for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from riding the bus service. VTA provides paratransit service throughout the six Island communities within 3/4 mile of a fixed-route bus route.

The paratransit service runs on all days that the fixed-route bus service operates.

The Medivan is medical transportation to Boston provided to senior and disabled persons. To be eligible you must be 60 years of age or older and/or disabled. If you are under 60 with a disability you would need to provide documentation from your Health Care Provider.  Persons who do not qualify under these criteria may qualify for standby status and can call the VTA the day before to find out if space is available.

All scheduled appointments in Boston must be made between the hours of 10:00AM and 1:00PM, as the Medivan departs Boston by 2:30PM. Passengers must be prepared to leave by 2:00PM. The van returns on the 5:00PM ferry. If you are delayed for any reason, the van cannot wait. It will be your responsibility to seek alternate transportation back to Woods Hole.

Service Types

• Fixed Route-Lift
• Fixed Route-Nonlift

Program Type

• Transportation

Populations Served

• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Other See Narrative
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds