Various agencies and nonprofits offer transit resources for mobility-impaired passengers.

MST

RIDES ADA Paratransit: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, program provides rides for people with disabilities who cannot use regular bus services. Reservations required. Service area limited to within three-quarters of a mile from regular bus routes. $1.50-$3.50 per ride depending on distance.

Travel Training: Available to anyone; call to arrange free trainings.

Taxi Vouchers: Three categories: seniors 65 and older, disabled and veterans. Available from MST and various partner agencies. Each trip costs participants $3, the voucher is good for up to $17 within a prescribed service area.

Senior Shuttles: MST operates three routes on the Monterey Peninsula and one route in Salinas that do not require transfers. Routes were based on senior input for most wanted destinations, such as hospitals and shopping. Cost is $0.75.

Special Medical Trips: MST travels to the San Jose area two days per month and to San Francisco two days per month, for any Monterey County resident needing travel to medical appointments. Reservations required; $20 per round trip.

TRIPS: Reimbursement program for seniors, disabled people or veterans who live outside of MST’s service area. Participants choose a volunteer driver, MST reimburses $0.40 per mile up to 250 miles per month.

1-888-678-2871, mstmobility.org

ITN

This membership-based nonprofit serves seniors age 60 and up and people with visual impairments. Annual membership is $60 for individuals and $80 for families. Rides cost the equivalent to a taxi cab ride; scholarships are available, as well as discounts for shared rides. Drivers are trained volunteers. Money for rides comes out of an account that participants replenish. Participants can trade in their cars for future rides. Rides are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

831-233-3447, itnmontereycounty.org