Marin Transit service tweak

Marin Transit’s board voted April 6 to keep same-day paratransit and rider subsidy programs running for another year, while trimming some West Marin shuttle service. (marinij.com) The one-year extension covers four Marin Access programs: the Same Day Paratransit pilot, the West Marin Connector pilot shuttle, the Marin Access Fare Assistance mobility wallet, and the Intro to Mobility program. (marintransit.gov) Same Day Paratransit is for riders already enrolled in paratransit service, runs seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for local Marin trips, and costs $15 each way when space is available. (marintransit.gov) Marin Access paratransit is the county’s door-to-door service for people whose disabilities keep them from using regular buses, and it operates within three-quarters of a mile of local fixed routes. (marinhhs.org) The subsidy side reaches beyond paratransit riders. Marin Transit’s mobility wallet gives eligible older adults a one-time $200 credit through Intro to Mobility, while Marin Access Fare Assistance can load up to $200 a month for lower-income riders. (marintransit.gov) The agency has been expanding these programs since 2025 as it tries to offer more flexible transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and riders with income barriers. A February presentation listed same-day paratransit, shuttle expansion, fare assistance, and the new mobility wallet among the key changes already underway. (marintransit.gov) West Marin’s connector shuttle remains in the program mix, but the broader service picture there is shifting. The pilot shuttle links Stinson Beach and Bolinas with Olema and Point Reyes on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with $4 general fares and $2 discounted fares. (marintransit.gov) At the same time, Marin Transit rolled out separate fixed-route bus changes on April 12 under the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service plan, a regional effort to rework schedules and reduce duplication across the Highway 101 corridor. (marintransit.gov) Marin Access itself was created in 2010, and Marin Transit says the program is funded by Marin County’s Measure AA and Measure B taxes along with federal Section 5310 money. (marintransit.gov) The board’s April vote leaves Marin Transit trying to hold onto on-demand help for seniors and disabled riders even as it pares back less-productive service elsewhere in West Marin. (marinij.com)