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How to apply for Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Paratransit
Charlotte County Transit Services — Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)
Who it's for
Charlotte County's Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program provides curb-to-curb paratransit service for Charlotte residents who are physically or otherwise disabled, age 60 or older, OR qualify as low-income. The TD program operates parallel to the free fixed-route service and is designed for riders who cannot reach a bus stop or who need door-to-door assistance to access essential destinations: medical centers, pharmacies, grocery stores, and other community services. Unlike most peer ADA paratransit programs, Charlotte's TD program is OPEN BROADLY — eligibility is met by any ONE of three categories (disability OR age 60+ OR low-income), not the conjunction. This is materially more accessible than the narrow ADA-only eligibility at most peer FL counties (where seniors without ADA-qualifying disabilities are excluded from paratransit). Charlotte's TD service is provided at a discounted rate (specific fare varies by funding source). Apply by calling 941-833-6233 to request the Transportation Disadvantaged Application.
Charlotte's TD Program is unusually accessible — ANY ONE of three categories qualifies you: disability, age 60+, or low-income. This means seniors WITHOUT ADA-qualifying disabilities can still receive paratransit, which is a meaningful expansion over the strict ADA-only model used in most peer FL counties (Sarasota Breeze Plus, Lee Passport, Collier CATConnect, Pinellas Access, etc. all require ADA functional eligibility). This catalog record gates on age>=60 as the most common senior pathway; disabled-only and low-income-only seniors should also apply via the same TD process. Apply by calling 941-833-6233. Note that even though TD is the door-to-door pathway, Charlotte's free FIXED-ROUTE service may also work for some destinations and is functionally simpler for ambulatory riders.
What you'll need
- Completed Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Application
- For age-based eligibility: proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, Medicare card, or U.S. passport)
- For disability-based eligibility: documentation of disability from a licensed healthcare professional
- For income-based eligibility: proof of household income at or below state TD program thresholds
- Government-issued photo ID with current Charlotte County address
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 941-833-6233
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Paratransit. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need completed Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Application, for age-based eligibility: proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, Medicare card, or U.S. passport), for disability-based eligibility: documentation of disability from a licensed healthcare professional — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
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