Special Edition Application packet pdf document contains all info to get signed up.

The JO - Special Edition provides affordable curb-to-curb service for Johnson County residents:

• Sixty (60) years of age or older, OR
  
• With a documented disability, OR
  
• Monthly family income within low-income guidelines as listed.

Eligible riders may use The JO - Special Edition for any trip purpose within the Johnson County service area. The JO - Special Edition travels into specified areas of Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri for medical trips only. Johnson County Transit does not provide school bus service.

• Fares
• Premium Service
• Service Area

Application Submission

Send the completed Special Edition Regular Fare Application to:

Johnson County Transit
Attn: Pat Heitschmidt
1701 West 56 Highway
Olathe, Kansas 66061

If requesting reduced fare for Special Edition complete the Special Edition Reduced Fare Application form along with the Reduced Fare Request Form and submit both forms to the following address:

Johnson County Human Services
Attn: Linda Holly
11811 South Sunset Dr., Suite 1300
Olathe, Kansas 66061
Phone: 913-715-8800
Fax: 913-715-8825
TTY: 913-715-8910

Please allow at least two (2) weeks for the processing of applications.

Hours of Operation

The JO - Special Edition operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on the following holiday observances:

• New Year's Day
• Labor Day
  
• Memorial Day
  
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Once a rider receives an ID card, he/she can call the Special Edition scheduler at 913-362-3500 to schedule a ride. Riders wishing to communicate through Kansas Relay may call 1-800-766-3777. Scheduling is done Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Edition rides are based on a first come, first served basis with the exception of the premium reservation service riders. Riders should request rides at least 48 hours in advance or up to a maximum of 14 days in advance.

Riders should review the Special Edition Guidelines and Policies before using the service. By using The JO - Special Edition, a rider is verifying that he/she understands the policies and procedures of the service and will abide by them.

• Guidelines
• Policies
• Cancel / No Show Policy
• Suspension Policy

Questions

If you have any questions or comments regarding The JO Special Edition, or to have an application sent to your home, please contact our main office at 913-782-2210.