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Carry-On Policy

Link Transit Carry-on Policy: Effective June 2, 2008

POLICY: Link Transit allows fixed route and paratransit riders to bring onto the vehicle the equivalent in size to six plastic or two large paper grocery bags or, one piece of luggage not exceeding 24”x17”x10” in size (airline carry-on) in addition toa purse, computer, briefcase or small tote, or one pair of skis/snowboard/fishing poles (or like sized recreational equipment). A surcharge will be collected from riders exceeding the aforementioned standards. Additionally, a rider may transport necessary medical equipment needed while traveling on the vehicle at no additional cost.

IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES:

Riders may bring onto the vehicle the equivalent in size tosix plastic or two paper grocery bags or, one piece of luggage not exceeding 24”x17”x10” in size and 40 lbs. in weight in addition to a purse, computer, briefcase or small tote or, one pair of skis/snowboard/fishing poles (or like-sized recreational equipment). Operators may not provide assistance if the combined weight of carry on items exceeds 25lbs.

Riders boarding the vehicle with carry-on items exceeding the prescribed standards will be required to pay 2 times the regular fare. Under no circumstance, will a guest beallowed to bring any carry-ons that would occupy more than one additional seat. Any additional carry-on items mustbe safe and under the control of the guest.

Drivers will provide assistance with bags or luggage in conformance to the above mentioned weight restrictions if needed.

Drivers are not allowed to solicit, or accept tips orgratuities for providing such assistance as defined above. Such assistance is part of a drivers’ normal and defined job responsibilities. Riders are not expected to offer tips or gratuities.

Bags or luggage which riders bring on board may not containany harmful or potentially dangerous substances such as fuel, explosives,corrosive materials, loaded weapons, etc. even if they are in a proper carryingcontainer. All automotive type batteries are not permitted regardless of size (unless installed in a permissible mobility device). Any other articles with an offensive odor shall be contained and sealed.

Bicycles other than manufactured collapsible versions are not allowed on the coach. Skis, snowboards, etc. may be brought on board the vehicle if controlled and securedby the rider. Fishing poles shallbe disassembled with no exposed hooks.

Riders with wheeled personal shopping carts may board a Link vehicle provided the following: the cart will conveniently pass between seats; has no sharp edges; and can be safely secured.

Pets, other than service animals used to assist disabled individuals, must be contained in an approved carrier (no cardboard).

Children shall be removed from strollers and the stroller shall be collapsible.

Drivers will collect 2x the regular fare from riders boarding the vehicle with carry-on items requiring an additional seat to transport items or to secure safely.

Riders may also bring on board necessary medical equipment,which is or may be needed when the rider is traveling on Link Transit. Riders are allowed to use a wheeled cart for transporting carry-on items. Additional examples include mobility devices, walkers, canes, as well as oxygen and monitors. There will be no additional charge for necessary medical equipment.

SkiLink

SkiLink service will begin operation on Friday, November 25, for the 2011-2012 ski season, with the same fares as last season.

Click here for schedule & full details.

WENATCHEE ROUTES

Route 1 : South Wenatchee Ave., Viewdale, Terminal, Crawford, Miller, Russell, Methow

Route 5 : Cherry St., Western Ave., 5th St., Mission St., Maple St., McKittrick St., Stella, Maiden Lane

Route 7 : Mission Ave., 8th St., Western Ave., Castlerock St., Elliott St., Washington St., Orondo St.

Route 8W : Orondo St., Okanogan St., Red Apple Road, Miller St., Springwater St., Princeton St., Maple St., North Wenatchee Ave, Easy St., Olds Station, Cascade Ave., 19th St., Baker St., 11th St., Eastmont Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, South Wenatchee Avenue

Route 9 - Wenatchee Trolley: Wenatchee Ave., Maple St., Valley North Center, Chelan St., 5th St., Wenatchee Ave.

EAST WENATCHEE ROUTES

Route 8E : South Wenatchee Avenue, Valley Mall Parkway, 11th St., Eastmont Avenue, Baker St. 19th St. Cascade Ave., Olds Station, North Wenatchee Avenue, Maple St., Princeton, Springwater, Miller St. Red Apple Road, Fuller, Crawford, Okanogan St.

Route 11 - East Wenatchee: Valley Mall Parkway, Grant Road, Highline, Pace, 4th SE, S. Kentucky, 3rd St., Eastmont Ave., 5th St., N. Kentucky, 8th St., 9th St., Baker

Route 12 - East Wenatchee: Baker, 9th St. NE, N. Kentucky Ave., 5th St. NE, Eastmont Ave., 3rd St. NE, S. Kentucky Ave., 4th St. SE, Pace, Highline, Simon St., Rock Island Road, Valley Mall Parkway

Route 19 - East Wenatchee Trolley: Yakima St., Chelan Ave., S. Mission Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, Fred Meyer, Mission St., Orondo St

Route 23 - Rock Island: S. Wenatchee Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, Simon St., Highline Dr., Eller, Leslie, Rock Island Rd.

Route 25 - Waterville: S. Wenatchee Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, 9th St. NE, Baker Ave., 27th St. NE, Sunset Highway, SR 2, Orondo, Pine Canyon, Central Ave., Locust St., Monroe St., Birch St., Chelan Ave.

INTERCITY ROUTES

Route 20 - North Wenatchee, Olds Station, Orondo, Sun Cove, Chelan Falls, Chelan, Manson: Mission St., North Wenatchee Ave., Penny Rd., Euclid Ave., SR 2, Orondo, Sun Cove, Chelan Falls, SR 150, Chelan

Route 21 - North Wenatchee, Olds Station, Entiat, Chelan, Manson: Mission St., North Wenatchee Ave., Penny Rd., Euclid Ave., SR 97A, Entiat, Chelan, Manson

Route 22 - North Wenatchee, Olds Station, Monitor, Cashmere, Dryden, Peshastin, Leavenworth: Mission St., North Wenatchee Ave., Easy St., Penny Rd., SR 2/97, Cashmere, Peshastin, Dryden, Leavenworth

Route 23 - Rock Island: S. Wenatchee Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, Simon St., Highline Dr., Eller, Leslie, Rock Island Rd.

Route 24 - Malaga: Yakima St., Mission Ave., Orondo St., Cherry St., Miller St., Crawford St., S. Wenatchee Ave., Malaga/Alcoa Highway, Saturday Ave., Dixie Lane, West Malaga Rd.

Route 25 - Waterville: S. Wenatchee Ave., Valley Mall Parkway, 9th St. NE, Baker Ave., 27th St. NE, Sunset Highway, SR 2, Orondo, Pine Canyon, Central Ave., Locust St., Monroe St., Birch St., Chelan Ave.

Route 26 - Ardenvoir: North Wenatchee, Olds Station, Entiat:
Mission St., North Wenatchee Ave., Penny Rd., Euclid Ave., SR 97A, Entiat, Ardenvoir

Route 31 - Chelan and Manson: Johnson, Woodin, SR 150, Green Ave., Boetzkes Ave., Manson Blvd., Pedoi St.

Route 37 - Plain/Lake Wenatchee: Leavenworth, Chumstick Hwy., Plain, Lake Wenatchee Hwy., Parkside Grocery, Chiwawa Loop Rd.

SMALL CITY ROUTES

Route 28 - Olds Station to Cashmere

Route 31 - Chelan and Manson: Johnson, Woodin, SR 150, Green Ave., Boetzkes Ave., Manson Blvd., Pedoi St.

Leavenworth DART

TROLLEY ROUTES

Route 9 - Wenatchee Trolley: Wenatchee Ave., Maple St., Valley North Center, Chelan St., 5th St., Wenatchee Ave.

Route 19 - East Wenatchee Trolley: Yakima St., Chelan Ave., S. Mission Ave., Grant Rd., Simon St., Valley Mall Parkway, 9th St., Mission St., Orondo St