Purpose
The Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) is designed to address transportation gaps and barriers for Santa Clara County’s Equity Priority Communities, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income residences. The program aims to enhance access to employment, education, travel training, healthcare, and essential support services while encouraging public transit use and healthy living.
How MAP Works
MAP offers various transportation resources to support community members in the most effective way possible. To ensure timely assistance, we’ve launched MAP Phase One: The Low-Income Transportation Program, which provides direct transportation resources (through partnerships with local Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Transit resources include transit and paratransit fares and gas vouchers.
CBOs handle all application-related questions, administration, and distribution of resources. While VTA oversees the program, assistance with the application process is provided by our partner agencies, not VTA.
Eligibility and Application
MAP is open to residents who meet the eligibility criteria, including individuals from Equity Priority Communities. If you are interested in learning more about the eligibility criteria and applying, contact one of our partner agencies listed below.
Partner Community Based Organization (CBO’s)
We currently collaborate with the following five Community-Based Organizations:
- Salvation Army (SA) Only for residential program participants.
- Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC)
Address: 25 N 14th St #1000, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-894-9041 - Catholic Charities (CC)
Address: 2625 Zanker Rd #201, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 408-468-01020 - Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VBC)
Address: 101 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: 408-295-4016 - St. John Vianney (SJV)
Address: 4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
Phone: 408-258-7832
These agencies are equipped to guide you through the application process and distribute transportation resources to eligible participants. For more details or to begin your application, please reach out to one of our partner agencies directly.
Future Phases of MAP
In the future, MAP will expand to include additional transportation programs, such as enhanced mobility management services, travel training, and door-to-door rides. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to grow the program to better serve our community. For the latest updates and program news, check back here for future transportation programs available though MAP.
Program Highlights
We are honored to be featured in Mass Transit Magazine for our Mobility Assistance Program (MAP). This acknowledgment highlights VTA's dedication to bridging transportation gaps and delivering equitable access to essential services for Santa Clara County’s underserved communities. MAP reflects our commitment to innovative solutions and partnerships that empower individuals to achieve greater mobility and independence
Santa Clara VTA implements Mobility Assistance Program | Mass Transit
Purpose
The Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) is designed to address transportation gaps and barriers for Santa Clara County’s Equity Priority Communities, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income residences. The program aims to enhance access to employment, education, travel training, healthcare, and essential support services while encouraging public transit use and healthy living.
How MAP Works
MAP offers various transportation resources to support community members in the most effective way possible. To ensure timely assistance, we’ve launched MAP Phase One: The Low-Income Transportation Program, which provides direct transportation resources (through partnerships with local Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Transit resources include transit and paratransit fares and gas vouchers.
CBOs handle all application-related questions, administration, and distribution of resources. While VTA oversees the program, assistance with the application process is provided by our partner agencies, not VTA.
Eligibility and Application
MAP is open to residents who meet the eligibility criteria, including individuals from Equity Priority Communities. If you are interested in learning more about the eligibility criteria and applying, contact one of our partner agencies listed below.
Partner Community Based Organization (CBO’s)
We currently collaborate with the following five Community-Based Organizations:
- Salvation Army (SA) Only for residential program participants.
- Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC)
Address: 25 N 14th St #1000, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-894-9041 - Catholic Charities (CC)
Address: 2625 Zanker Rd #201, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 408-468-01020 - Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VBC)
Address: 101 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: 408-295-4016 - St. John Vianney (SJV)
Address: 4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
Phone: 408-258-7832
These agencies are equipped to guide you through the application process and distribute transportation resources to eligible participants. For more details or to begin your application, please reach out to one of our partner agencies directly.
Future Phases of MAP
In the future, MAP will expand to include additional transportation programs, such as enhanced mobility management services, travel training, and door-to-door rides. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to grow the program to better serve our community. For the latest updates and program news, check back here for future transportation programs available though MAP.
Program Highlights
We are honored to be featured in Mass Transit Magazine for our Mobility Assistance Program (MAP). This acknowledgment highlights VTA's dedication to bridging transportation gaps and delivering equitable access to essential services for Santa Clara County’s underserved communities. MAP reflects our commitment to innovative solutions and partnerships that empower individuals to achieve greater mobility and independence
Santa Clara VTA implements Mobility Assistance Program | Mass Transit