University of Michigan Transportation Services offers curb-to-curb Paratransit services for students, faculty and staff (clients) that are unable to used the fixed route campus system. Certification of eligibility for the service is provided by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) for students and by the Disability Equity Office for all non-students (staff, faculty, community members, guests) .
This is a year-round service that operates on weekdays only. Rides are provided within a .75 mile radius of the Ann Arbor campuses as well as The East Ann Arbor Health Centers and Domino's Farms satellite facilities. Pick-up times can be scheduled as early as 7:40 A.M. to as late as 10:30 P.M. All rides have to be booked one (1) business day in advance. Off-peak and overflow rides are provided through a contracted vendor (Golden Cab).
Applications of paratransit eligibility are typically reviewed within three business days.
To apply:
Students not already connected with SSD- Apply for paratransit eligibility using our Initial Information Form.
University of Michigan Students who are already connected with SSD will need to log-in to Accommodate and submit an additional request for Paratransit (Accommodate-> Accommodation Portal--> Paratransit and/or Temporary Condition/Injury Request--> 'Add New'
Staff/Faculty/Guests/Non-Affiliated Individuals should submit a request through the ECRT Disability Equity Team.
Once an individual is approved for paratransit services, they will schedule rides through Transportation Services.