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Getting Around
San Francisco, the “City by the Bay,” occupies only 47 squaremiles, yet is made up of many vastly different neighborhoodsand terrain. Getting around to all the different sites can be achallenge for anyone; however, most would agree not to renta car. Parking is extremely difficult and can be quite expensive. There are a myriad of parking signs on the streets that can berather complicated to understand. Vehicles displaying disabledplacards can be ticketed and towed if parked improperly. Wheelchair riders can get to most sightseeing spots bywheeling; however, depending on your route, you’ll likelyencounter steep hills. The underground trains, most buses,and plenty of curb cuts make planning an accessible routefairly easy. A word of caution: San Franciscans are notorious for running red lights so wait a little before crossing streets.
Paratransit Services
San Francisco Paratransit service is available to persons with adisability, who because of their disability, cannot independently usethe regular Muni bus/rail service.
www.sfparatransit.com
Certified visitors needing Paratransit service while visiting should prearrange with the San Francisco Paratransit Broker’s Office inadvance of their arrival by calling the office at (415) 351-7000, or by e-mail to sfparatransit@veoliaparatransit.com, or by US mail at 68 12thStreet, San Francisco, CA 94103. Currently, the Paratransit program provides service in San Francisco to Treasure Island and northern San Mateo County, but does not serve trips to/from the San Francisco International Airport. Detailed information about San Francisco Paratransit is available on their website.
Rental Vehicles
For a list of companies offer ramped minivans and automobiles equiped with hand controls for rent throughout northern California see:
Van and Car Rentals
Accessible Taxis
The following taxi companies offer ramped mini vans, call several hours in advance.
Checker (415) 206-1900
Bay Cab (415) 206-1908
DeSoto (415) 970-1300
Luxor (415) 282-6684
National (415) 648-4444
Regents (415) 487-1004
Town Taxi (415) 401-8900
Yellow (415) 626-2345
Gas Stations
California law requires gas station attendants to pump gas at theself-serve price for people displaying either a disabled placard orlicense plate. However, if there is only a cashier at the station thenthey are not required to comply with this law.
Information Hotline
For trip planning assistance using public transit call 511 from within the San Francisco Bay Area.
www.511.org
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