LIFT Paratransit

LIFT recognizes the increased need for safety with the community we serve. Here's what we're doing to ensure the safety and cleanliness of our vehicles for customers and staff:

• Passengers to one exclusive group per vehicle. An exclusive group may include up to: the passenger, their Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and another guest known to the rider (like a companion). This is to ensure that LIFT is only carrying passengers who are already in contact with one another.
• Operators are disinfecting the vehicle after each customer.
• Operators are required to wear a face covering and gloves. Gloves are changed in between each customer.
• Hand sanitizer is available on-board every LIFT vehicle starting May 22.
• Operators have biohazard collection bags for any masks left unattended in the vehicle, as well as disposal of their gloves in between each boarding customer.
• Supplemental service providers (like taxi cabs) are held to the same standard of safety as TriMet. Because social distancing cannot be accommodated in a taxi, Broadway Cab is installing plexiglass separation barriers in each vehicle. Broadway Cab is also disinfecting vehicles after each customer and requiring drivers to wear face coverings and gloves. Masks will be provided to Broadway Cab to distribute to LIFT riders and their riding companions.

• Only travel for essential trips.
• Avoid travel if you are not feeling well.
• Bring a face covering or mask with you when you ride and wear it from the time the operator meets you at your door, until you are no longer in contact with other people.
• When possible, maintain a physical distance of six feet from the operator.
• Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water and avoid touching your face.