Grant Partners
COG Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
The Enhanced Mobility program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the region by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation mobility options available.
CHV Transportation Resources
Getting You Connected
Since 2017, Capitol Hill Village has been working with other DC Villages on a range of transportation issues to increase seniors’ mobility, improve roadway safety, and build community members’ awareness and knowledge about transportation options and benefits.
Why Does Transportation Matter?
Access to transportation is a top concern of older adults. CHV seeks to motivate and educate older adults about transportation options that serve their needs, now and in the future. In partnership with other DC Villages, CHV is helping to increase senior mobility and access to transportation information and services.
Public Transit
WMATA
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or WMATA (commonly referred to as Metro, is a tri-jurisdictional government agency that operates transit service in the Washington metropolitan area.
These documents were created by Capitol Hill Village in July 2024. Click on the image to view and download the associated PDF.
Paratransit
MetroAccess
MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for people who cannot independently use the accessible bus and/or rail system due to a disability.
Checkout the MetroAccess Policies Guide at: Metro Access Policies Guide
TransportDC
TransportDC is a premium same-day, cost-effective alternative transportation service for WMATA MetroAccess customers.
Riders must be registered with MetroAccess. Please contact WMATA regarding MetroAccess eligibility at 202-962-1100. A Metro Access ID# must be presented when booking a ride with Transport DC.
These documents were created by Capitol Hill Village in July 2024. Click on the image to view and download the associated PDF.
MTM, Inc. (Medicaid Funded)
MTM arranges non-emergency transportation within the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This includes, Washington, DC, the suburbs of Montgomery, and Prince Georges County, Northern Virginia counties of Fairfax and Arlington, and the City of Alexandria.
Learn more about MTM by going to: https://www.mtm-inc.net/washington-dc/
Senior MedExpress
The Senior MedExpress program provides eligible DC residents, age 60+, with a certified medical condition free round-trip transportation to essential medical appointments such as chemotherapy or dialysis, or to health-related public benefits appointments for DDS, Medicaid (DHS ESA sites), or SNAP.
Learn more by going to: https://dcyellowcab.com/senior-medexpress/
Non-Emergency Medical Transit
These documents were created by Capitol Hill Village in July 2024. Click on the image to view and download the associated PDF.
Ride Share
Uber
Uber is a platform where those who drive and deliver can connect with riders, eaters, and restaurants. In cities where Uber is available, you can use the Uber app to request a ride.
Lyft
Lyft is a platform that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides.
These documents were created by Capitol Hill Village in July 2024. Click on the image to view and download the associated PDF.
DACL Transportation Supports
ConnectorCard
The ConnectorCard Program is a cost-share program that provides qualified older adults, age 60 and over, with a debit card that can be used for ground transportation services to the destination of their choice. The amount of subsidy provided through the card is based on a sliding fee scale.
Participants are eligible to receive up to $100 per month. The amount you are asked to contribute is based on a sliding scale, and your contribution may range between $0- $70 per month based on your income. Program contributions will be required at the time of funds reload.
Private Pay Options
Virtual Learning Opportunities
AARP eLearn
Free on demand courses provided by AARP. Access them by going to: https://elearn.aarp.org/Public/Catalog/Home