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Community Van
Metro and cities around King County are teaming up to give you a convenient, fun and affordable way to share rides with others—welcome to Community Van! Use Community Van to run errands, get to appointments, attend activities and more! Ride for the same cost as a bus ride. Or become a volunteer driver to ride for free.
Schedule a ride
Make a reservation to ride by calling or emailing your local Community Transportation Coordinator. Our vans can fit six, seven and 12 passengers, depending on vehicle availability and your needs. We also have ADA-accessible and electric vehicles in the Community Van fleet.
If you need an interpreter, we can help! Ask your coordinator to be connected to someone who speaks your language. Hearing-impaired riders can dial WA Relay at 711.
Community Transportation Coordinators
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park
Nicole Porcello
Email: communityvan@hopelink.org
Phone: 425-943-6721
Pay for your ride
Your Metro fare covers round-trip Community Van transportation.
| Fare type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult (19 to 64 years) |
$2.75 |
| Youth (0 to 18 years) | FREE |
| ORCA LIFT Cardholders (Income qualified) |
$1.00 |
| RRFP cardholders (registered seniors, Medicare, disabled) |
$1.00 |
Become a volunteer driver
Support your neighbors and your community and ride for free. As a volunteer driver, you can choose when and where to drive. Apply today!
- Become an approved Community Van volunteer driver by email the completed Driver Application (Electronic Signature) to your local coordinator (emails contained in the list of cities/jurisdictions under How to schedule a ride) or King County Metro Community Van staff
- Review the driver toolkit and start driving for your community
After receiving and reviewing your application, Metro and your Community Transportation Coordinator will contact you to help you get started and on the road sharing community trips.
Driver toolkits
- Driver Eligibility
- Driver Application (Electronic Signature)
- Driver application and agreement
- Program Participant Manual
- Driver orientation
- Disability Awareness
- Van Accessible equipment operation tips sheet
- Child Rider Consent Form - Recurring (Electronic Signature)
- Child Rider Consent Form - One Time (Electronic Signature)
- Video: Braun Ramp
- Video: In-Van Wheelchair Securement System (Q’Straint)
Accessibility
Wheelchairs
Wheelchair accessible Community Vans are available on request. Each wheelchair accessible van includes a ramp and wheelchair securement. Tell the Community Van Coordinator about your needs when you schedule your trip.
Youth
Youth 18 and under ride for free! Parents and guardians must provide and install any needed car seats for their accompanying children who require a car seat according to the Washington State Child Restraint Law.
Children 13 and under who are not riding with a parent need a completed child rider agreement signed by their parents in advance of the trip. Contact your local coordinator for form access.
FAQ
Community Van is operating in the following cities, parked at specific locations within these communities.
- Snoqualmie Valley: 3 vans total, with 1 at Duvall Library, 1 at Duvall Police Dept, and 1 housed at Metro site, awaiting placement in Carnation.
- Bothell-Woodinville: 4 vans total, with 2 at UW Bothell, 1 at Bothell City Hall, and 1 at Woodinville City Hall.
- Vashon: 3 vans total, all at the Vashon Chamber of Commerce.
- Kenmore-Kirkland: 3 vans total, 1 at Kenmore City Hall, 1 at Kirkland City Hall, and 1 at N. Kirkland Community Center.
- Sammamish: 3 vans total, 2 at S. Sammamish Park & Ride, and 1 at Klahanie Park.
- Shoreline-Lake Forest Park: 3 vans total, 1 at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 2 at Hopelink Shoreline.
- Algona-Pacific: 3 vans total, 1 at Algona City Hall, 1 at Pacific City Hall, 1 location TBD.
- Skyway: 3 vans total, with 1 at King County Fire District 20 Admin Building and 2 temporarily parked at the Sheriff's Storefront.
More service areas may launch in the future.
Vans are available to book any time of the day, any day of the week, as long as an approved volunteer driver is available.
See the service areas section above for more information.
Yes, all trips are driven by volunteer drivers and are dependent on volunteer availability. The sooner you request a trip the more likely it is that we may be able to schedule it. Please allow a minimum of at least two (2) full business days to book your trip if you need a volunteer driver. This is to allow the coordinator time to recruit a volunteer driver. If you’d like to apply to be a volunteer driver, please note it may take up to two weeks to be approved and complete the training, so keep that in mind when requesting trips and considering driving.
All trips are driven by volunteer drivers and are dependent on volunteer availability. Community Van is driven by the community for the community! Encourage people you know who may be interested to fill out a Community Van volunteer driver application.
Trips may be scheduled 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Trips cannot be over night and vehicles must be returned the same day. Trip destinations should be within the city or county vehicle is assigned. Trips requests that do not meet these criteria will be reviewed case-by-case by your coordinator.
There is no penalty for cancelling your ride, but please avoid doing so unless completely necessary. A volunteer driver blocked time specifically for you!
Yes. Parents/guardians must provide and install any needed car seats for their accompanying children. Youth 18 and under ride for free! Children 13 and under who are not riding with a parent are required to complete a child rider agreement in advance of the trip. Contact your coordinator for form access.
Licensed service animals are welcome to ride in the vans. You must provide notice at the time of booking so your coordinator may go-over safety requirements for the service animal and riders.