Transit

Bus Stops:

• County Commuter buses will stop at most named street corners where the driver deems appropriately safe, excluding Public Square, yield signs, within two blocks of a left hand turn, inside a circle or round-about and the four intersections surrounding the Transfer Center.
• Other exclusions apply.
• Please see your driver for details.

Boarding:

• Just raise your arm and indicate your desire to board with a wave of your hand.
• Please have your fare ready.
• Exact fare or electronic pass required.

Exiting:

• Just before you reach your stop, pull the cord located above the window to let the driver know you wish to get off.

Safety & Comfort:

• For the safety and comfort of all passengers, we do not allow smoking, eating, drinking, radio playing, abusive or foul language, shirtless backs or bare feet.
• We also request that all passengers remain seated until the bus has reached their destination and fully stopped.
• Please do not talk to driver when bus is moving.
• Once doors close and bus begins departing each stop, the bus will not open the doors for late arriving passengers.
• Individual portable oxygen tanks are acceptable on all transit vehicles.

Accessibility:

• All transit buses operated by WCT are lift/ramp-equipped and have 2 wheelchair securement positions on board. Fixed route buses are also equipped with a “kneeler” feature, which allows the bus to lower making the step from the curb to the bus easier.  Drivers will engage this feature upon request.
• Drivers also announce major stops and transfer points, and other locations upon request, to assist passengers in orienting themselves while on board.
• All transit buses are equipped with seating designated as PRIORITY SEATING FOR THE DISABLED.  Able bodied patrons will be requested to vacate said seating if needed by the disabled.

Service Animals and Pets:

• Service animals are animals individually trained to perform work or tasks for individuals with disabilities. Service animals are permitted on Washington County Transit vehicles and in transit facilities and are not required to be certified or carried in an animal carrier.
• A service animal must remain under the control of its handler. A service animal may be denied boarding or removed only when it is out of control, and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or when it poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
• Non-service animals, including pets and emotional-support or comfort animals, may be transported only when properly secured in an appropriate animal carrier. WCT may deny boarding when a non-service animal is not properly secured.

Commitment to Courtesy:

• Washington County Transit is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all passengers and operators.
• To ensure safety and comfort, we ask that you act appropriately at all times while riding WCT vehicles.
• We do not permit language or actions that can hurt or frighten another person.
• Just a few courteous actions can make your ride more efficient while creating an atmosphere that can make a daily commute more pleasant and less stressful.
• Speed up your trip by demonstrating a personal, consistent commitment to courtesy while increasing the level of comfort.

Lost & Found Policy:

• WCT is not responsible for passenger items left on a bus, however any lost item found on a vehicle will be turned in to the Transit office.
• Soiled and perishable items will be discarded.
• All other items will be kept for 30 days.
• If you have lost an item on the bus, please call 240-313-2750 Monday through Friday.
• Items may be picked up at the Transit office during normal business hours.
• Positive identification of item(s) will be required.