How to Apply for ART ADA Paratransit in St. Lucie County
Apply based on the disability-related barriers that prevent some or all trips on regular fixed-route transit.
Start here
Call the Area Regional Transit eligibility specialist at 772-462-1778, option 3. Ask for the current ADA paratransit application and any professional verification or assessment required.
Option 3; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
See paratransit eligibility and applicationWhat to have ready
- St. Lucie County address, ZIP code, and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need ART ADA paratransit because disability makes fixed-route transit unusable for [specific trip conditions]. What application, professional verification, and assessment steps apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call St. Lucie County at 772-462-1100 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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