Paratransit
Paratransit Dial a Ride Transportation (DART)
Providing Mobility and Independence through the provision of safe and reliable transit.
Dial-a-Ride-Transportation (DART) is an economical door-to-door service designed to transport qualified individuals with disabilities who are prevented from using fixed route bus service. DART is provided by RYDE Racine. This service is offered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The disability may be permanent or seasonal and is further explained in the attached brochure entitled “City of Racine Specialized Transportation.“
Hours of Operation:
DART provides hours of service on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, comparable to the RYDE Racine fixed-route service.
DART is provided door-to-door, within 3/4 of a mile of the fixed route bus system. Rides are $4.00 each way (exact change is required. Operators do not and are not permitted to make change. All ride tickets are non-refundable and non-returnable.
To register for DART, you must first complete an application (see below), and physician certification form, which can be mailed by calling 1-262-619-2438.
If you live outside the RYDE Racine service area and think that you qualify for specialized transportation, please visit the Racine County Human Services website. www.hsd.racineco.com and go to the section titled “Adults” then “Specialized Transportation.”
We have three policies for Paratransit that you should familiarize yourself with before you ride the Dart System. Click on the links:
Dart Brochure
ADA Application
12-22 DART No-Show Policy
12-22 HOW TO APPEAL PARATRANSIT DETERMINATIONS
12-22 Paratransit Visitors’ Policy