Transportation

CORTRAN: a ride share program with a limited amount of rides available Monday through Friday administered by the County of Roanoke and partners with Via. CORTRAN is available to preapproved, eligible County of Roanoke residents who are either at least 65 years old, or who have a disability, and need transportation to and from destinations within the County of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, City of Salem, and City of Roanoke.  Apply at CORTRAN@roanokecountyva.gov or call (540) 776-7271  or through the CORTRAN app on your phone.  Rides cost $5. 

Freedom First Credit Union Responsible Rides Program: info@responsiblerides.com | 540-904-4445 | Responsible Rides helps working families avoid the high interest rates offered by predatory lenders, high down payments, hidden purchase costs, and the limitations caused by a poor credit history. Responsible Rides includes financial education and vehicle maintenance training. So participants are not only able to purchase a car; they're able to keep it.

RADAR Transit Services: PO Box 13825, Roanoke, 24037 | 540-343-1721 | 800-964-5707 | radar@radartransit.org | Various transportation services for people with disabilities.

RIDE Solutions: offers Guaranteed Ride Home program (for those biking or carpooling), carpool match assistance, and other events and services to help people in the Roanoke Valley choose biking or carpooling to work. The trip planner helps you find safe routes for biking, transit, park and ride, and more.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church: 4040 Williamson Road | Serves single parents. Call 540-366-2490 to request assistance with rent, utilities, housing payment, food, gasoline, or medications. (If no answer, leave a message.)

Valley Metro: Administrative office: 1108 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, 24013 | Bus information: 540-982-2222 | info@valleymetro.com | Public transportation services in the Roanoke Valley.