Transportation Resources

  • Access Para-Transit: 1-800-827-0829
    • Low cost ride van for people with disabilities. $2.75-3.50 each way. M-S 4am-12am.
    • Transportation Assistance to Low-Income Families in LA County
  • Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program: 1-866-827-8646, M-F 8-4:30
    • Reduced fares (save up to $24 on a 30-day metro pass). To apply, go to website.
  • TAP Program:
    • Save up to %80 on fares for kids from K-12, students in college or vocational school, people with disabilities, senior citizens. To apply, go to
  • City Ride: 808-RIDE (808-7433)
    • Transportation for people with disabilities and seniors. Includes taxis and Dial-a-Ride Van. Low-income d LA residents can get $42 worth of transportation for $9, 4 times per year. Apply at online address above, or call.
  • LACare: 855-427-1223
    • Free transportation for caregivers, M-F, 9am-5pm
  • NetVan Transportation for Healthcare by JWCH Institute, Wesley Health Centers: 213-484-1186
    • Transportation to medical appointments for Pasadena and surrounding areas
  • Los Angeles Opportunity Youth Collaborative: 213-368-6010, 3333 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 550, LA, or email connect@laoyc.org
    • Partners with multiple community organizations to provide support for transportation, parenting resources, education on early childhood and parenting, housing resources (shelter, transitional and permanent supportive), food, phones, legal services, help with taxes, reproductive health resources, links to Planned Parenthood and WIC, referrals to doctors, dentists, vision, substance abuse, mental health counseling, advocacy for medi-cal eligibility, academic counseling, free books/laptops, financial aid grants and scholarships career opportunities for transitional age youth, links for youth to employers. Tutoring and test prep for K-12, advocacy, college prep.
  • The Gate (Get Around Town Express): 323-563-5754
    • 50 cents for residents of the Southgate. Goes on a loop to stores and shopping centers.

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