During the May-June 2009 Hood Canal Bridge closure, reservation-based medical bus service is available to individuals who receive ongoing medical treatment and do not require constant monitoring or care.
Two weekday medical bus routes are available:
- For Kitsap County appointments, a medical bus will meet select water shuttles at Lofall and drive to intra-county medical destinations in Silverdale, Bremerton and Poulsbo.
- For Seattle appointments, Peninsula residents will board the medical bus in Port Townsend. The bus will use the Keystone ferry route and then travel south to Seattle. Seattle area hospitals served by the medical bus include:
- Swedish Medical Center
- Veterans Affairs Hospital
- Virginia Mason Medical Center
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Harborview Medical Center
- Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Note: Because of the time it will take to get there, Seattle-based medical appointments must be later than 11 a.m.
Patients who need routine medical check-ups are encouraged to plan their appointments before or after the closure. Emergency and urgent care will continue to be provided by local hospitals and emergency services.
Making a medical bus reservation
At least two business days before your appointment, call 1-877-595-4222 to make a reservation on the medical bus. Reservations can be called in between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
When you call, please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Appointment date and time
- Customer name and phone number
- Physician or clinic name
- Physician or clinic phone number and address
- Estimated length of appointment
- Whether you'll be accompanied on the trip or use a wheelchair or scooter (Check weight/size requirements)
Medical transportation services are available weekdays during regular water shuttle and transit service hours. This service does not replace the current dial-a-ride Paratransit service.
If you have additional questions, please visit our medical transportation FAQs section.
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