Transportation Services

Register as a Rider
If you want to register as a rider, call (503) 226-0700 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is Ride Connection and they do the scheduling for the Red Cross. They will set up a file for you if you aren't registered. You will be asked to leave your name and telephone number and will be called back. If you do not have a touch tone phone, stay on the line and a ride coordinator will answer your call.

A Red Cross representative will return your call after 3 p.m. the day you leave the message. At that time, we will explain our policies and procedures, answer any questions and register you as a rider in the program. The registration process will take approximately 10 minutes.

Be prepared to give the ride coordinator the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Name of apartment or living center
• Apartment number
• Zip code
• Major cross streets
• Telephone number
• Emergency contact name and phone number

You will also be asked about your health and mobility, including whether you can walk on your own or if you use a walker, wheelchair, cane or scooter. In addition, we will need to know if you will have an escort riding with you.

We will also ask about your race/ethnicity, date of birth, number of people living in your home and approximate yearly income. This information is required by our funding sources and will be kept confidential. You may decline to answer any of these questions.

After you have registered, you are welcome to call Red Cross to make ride requests at any time. Be sure to let us know if there are any changes in your physical needs.

Once you are registered, you may request a ride.