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T Lift Paratransit

What is the T Lift?

T Lift is a door-to-door, shared ride paratransit service. T Lift service is available for transit riders who, because of a disability, are unable to use the T fixed-route system. T Lift riders must be certified as eligible to use the service in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. See brochure for an overview of T Lift service (PDF, 157 KB).


T Lift Paratransit Fares

  • One-way cash fare: $2.00
  • 10-ride punch card: $20.00
  • Monthly pass: $68.00

T Fixed-Route Fares

  • One-way cash fare: $.50*

Individuals certified for the T Lift who find they are able to use the fixed-route system for some of their trips are eligible to pay reduced fare. That's just $.50 per one-way trip on the T. All T fixed-route buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

*Requires T Lift ID Card, available free of charge by scheduling an appointment at the Lawrence Transit System office, 933 New Hampshire. Call (785) 832-3465 for more information.


Documents

Download the T Lift application, Part A
(Word document, 96 KB)

Download the T Lift application, Part B
(Word document, 95 KB)

Download the T Lift Policy Manual*, effective July 1, 2007
(PDF, 538 KB)

The manual contains information regarding:

  • Certification
  • Reservations
  • Trip Information
  • Cancellations
  • Companions
  • Code of Conduct

*Effective January 28, 2008, certified T Lift riders may now schedule a ride up to 5 days in advance, instead of 3 days as stated in this Policy Manual. Please note, the advance reservation window is referred to on pages 10, 11, 12, and 14 of this Policy Manual.

Information on T Lift is available in alternative formats upon request. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to call the T Lift at (785) 312-7054.