BT Access (Bloomington Paratransit)

Transportation · Indiana · Paid

Door-to-door paratransit service for Bloomington Transit riders with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route transit. Dads and family members who qualify can schedule rides in advance within the Bloomington service area. Certification requires an application and, in some cases, a functional assessment. Visit the Bloomington Transit website or call for BT Access application info and current fare structure. Rides must typically be scheduled at least one day in advance.

Contact & Details

Address: Bloomington, IN 47403

Phone: 812-336-7433

Hours: Same hours as Bloomington Transit

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Transportation in Indiana

  • IndyGo (Indianapolis) — Indianapolis' public transit system operating 31 bus routes including the Red Line and Purple Line BRT plus paratransit (Open Door) across M
  • Citilink (Fort Wayne) — Fort Wayne's public transit system providing fixed-route bus and paratransit services across Allen County. Dads can ride fixed routes with c
  • Gary Public Transportation Corp (GPTC) — Gary's public transit system serving northwest Indiana with fixed-route bus and demand-response services across Gary and neighboring communi
  • South Shore Line (Northern Indiana Commuter) — Commuter rail connecting northwest Indiana (Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Michigan City, and stations further east) to downtown Chicago's Mil
  • Transpo (South Bend) — South Bend's public transit system providing fixed-route bus and paratransit services across St. Joseph County. Dads can ride fixed routes w
  • METS (Evansville) — Evansville's public transit system providing fixed-route bus and paratransit services across Vanderburgh County. Dads can ride fixed routes

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.