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Senior Center Adult Transportation (SCAT)
SCAT is a pre-arranged shared-ride cab transportation service that Arlington residents can use to travel to and from their homes to the Senior Centers in their zone on specific days and times. Anyone 55 and older may use the service. Each one-way trip costs $2.00 (roundtrip is $4.00). An additional discount can be obtained by purchasing a coupon book from Red Top (703) 522-3333 and Yellow Cab Company (703) 522-2222 worth $20 for $18. You must call to reserve your ride at least one day in advance, or you can reserve up to one week in advance.
How do I apply to the SCAT Program?
It’s easy. Just download the SCAT Program brochure (PDF), fill out the attached application form and mail it. Once you have been accepted to the program, you will receive a call from a SCAT agent to verify your information and introduce you to the program.
How do I make a SCAT trip request?
- Call SCAT at 703-892-TRIP (8747) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY is available for the hearing impaired through Virginia Relay Center at 1-800-828-1120.
- You must call at least one day in advance no later than 4:30 p.m. the day before you want to use SCAT, or you may reserve your trip up to seven days in advance.
- A standing order may be set up—these are reoccurring trips to same destination. For example, if you plan to attend the Senior Center in your area every Tuesday, you may reserve your trip for every Tuesday without having to call each week. Taxi cabs start picking up 30 minutes before center arrival time (see Service Days/Times), so please be ready!
- If you need to cancel a trip, call SCAT at least 30 minutes before your pick up time. Trips are scheduled each evening for the next day.
What if I use a wheelchair or need assistance?
No problem. When you call SCAT to book your trip, request a wheelchair accessible vehicle. There are a limited number of these vehicles, which can be reserved in advance.
Please note:
To participate in programs at Arlington County’s senior centers, seniors register with the Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) and pay an annual fee of $10. The OSAP coordinates the programs at senior centers and is a division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources (PRCR). To register or for more information, call 703-228-4744 or visit any senior center. Seniors are welcome to visit a senior center prior to joining.
Senior Centers
Arlington Mill Senior Center, 4975 Columbia Pike, 703-228-7791
Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft Street, 703-6300
Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, 703-228-0555
Langston-Brown Senior Center*, 4854 Lee Highway, 703-228-4839
Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford Street, 703-228-5285
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403
Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 18th Street South, 703-228-5722
Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen Street, 703-228-5700
ZONES
ZONE 1— Arlington County NORTH of Arlington Blvd. Centers served: Lee, Langston Brown**, Madison and Culpepper
ZONE 2 — Arlington County SOUTH of Wilson Blvd. Centers served: Arlington Mill, Aurora Hills, Carver, and Culpepper
**SCAT service will begin at this location at a later date.
DAYS & TIMES FROM YOUR RESIDENCE TO:
ARLINGTON MILL
Service on Thursdays
Arrive Center 9:30 am*
Depart Center 12:30 pm
AURORA HILLS
Service on Fridays
Arrive Center 9:30 am and 12:30 pm*
Depart Center 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
CULPEPPER
Service on Mondays and Thursdays
Arrive Center 9:30 am and 12:30 pm*
Depart Center 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
LEE
Service on Mondays and Wednesdays
Arrive Center 9:30 am and 12:30 pm*
Depart Center 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
MADISON
Service on Tuesdays
Arrive Center 9:30 am and 12:30 pm*
Depart Center 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
CARVER
Service on Tuesdays
Arrive Center 11:30 am*
Depart Center 2:30 pm
* Taxi cabs start picking up 30 minutes before center arrival time.
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