Swan Island Transportation Management Association; and, Washington Park Transportation Management Association Ride Connection Background Ride Connection is a private non-profit organization, located in Portland, Oregon, that coordinates transportation operations, mobility management activities provided by community-based organizations and groups and provides direct service when a partner cannot be found. The partner network includes a variety of human service organizations serving seniors, persons with disabilities and other individuals who experience barriers to accessing the transportation system in the Portland metropolitan region and nearby rural areas. Each transportation service is individually designed to serve the unique needs of communities including geographically based services, as well as services based on specific levels of service or cultural affinities. The majority of Ride Connection customers are seniors or persons with disabilities. In recent years, Ride Connection services have also expanded to include more community-connector shuttle services and fare assistance for low-income individuals. A list of Ride Connection’s partners is included in Attachment F. In areas where there are no private non-profit partners with the capacity to provide door-to-door transportation services, Ride Connection directly operates services. Currently, this includes East Multnomah County, Northwest Portland and all of Washington County. In areas where additional door-to-door capacity is needed, beyond Ride Connection network capacity, Ride Connection contracts with established taxicab companies to provide additional service.
Swan Island Transportation Management Association; and, Washington Park Transportation Management Association Ride Connection Background Ride Connection is a private non-profit organization, located in Portland, Oregon, that coordinates transportation operations, mobility management activities provided by community-based organizations and groups and provides direct service when a partner cannot be found. The partner network includes a variety of human service organizations serving seniors, persons with disabilities and other individuals who experience barriers to accessing the transportation system in the Portland metropolitan region and nearby rural areas. Each transportation service is individually designed to serve the unique needs of communities including geographically based services, as well as services based on specific levels of service or cultural affinities. The majority of Ride Connection customers are seniors or persons with disabilities. In recent years, Ride Connection services have also expanded to include more community-connector shuttle services and fare assistance for low-income individuals. A list of Ride Connection’s partners is included in Attachment F. In areas where there are no private non-profit partners with the capacity to provide door-to-door transportation services, Ride Connection directly operates services. Currently, this includes East Multnomah County, Northwest Portland and all of Washington County. In areas where additional door-to-door capacity is needed, beyond Ride Connection network capacity, Ride Connection contracts with established taxicab companies to provide additional service.