Ride Connection

Ride Connection is a community nonprofit offering accessible transportation alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. In Portland, its general number for identifying options and requesting guidance is 503-226-0700; its office is listed at 9955 NE Glisan Street. That is an administrative address: rides begin at the rider’s home and destinations covered by each service.

The network includes more than one type of trip, from rides associated with senior centers to demand-response transportation and mobility assistance. Its website directs people to a service-options finder and recommends speaking with a specialist to identify the right program. Eligibility may depend on age, disability, community, trip purpose, and advance booking; callers should not assume every rider can use every vehicle or request an immediate trip.

For someone trying to reach an appointment, community meal, or activity, the first question is whether the origin and destination fall within the service area and which option covers the trip. Ride Connection lists 503-226-0700 for transportation and 711 for relay service. RideWise provides travel training and mobility support for people who may be able to use public transit with guidance, although that is not the same as a door-to-door ride.

The contact page separates transportation, training, and administrative phone numbers. Before calling, note the pickup address, destination, date and time, whether an accessible vehicle is needed, whether a companion will travel, and how much advance notice is possible. Confirm any fee, cancellation policy, return-trip window, and how delays are communicated. The website does not give one universal price because partner programs operate under different terms.

Ride Connection complements TriMet and county resources; it does not replace the entire public transportation network. Someone who cannot leave home without assistance may need an assessment or coordination with a partner agency. If an older adult also needs help cooking, bathing, or maintaining a home, Multnomah County ADRC can review in-home support alongside transportation.