Redmond Community Van

Summer is in full bloom, and blueberry season has begun! Looking for a fun and affordable way to visit local blueberry farms, parks, beaches, festivals, or other summer destinations? Community Van can help get you there. King County Metro's Community Van is a shared-ride program driven by volunteers. Hopelink partners with King County Metro to operate the program in Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline, the Snoqualmie Valley, and Tukwila. Become a Community Van volunteer driver and drive your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or other community members to the places they want to go. Riders pay only the standard public transit fare, while King County Metro covers the insurance, maintenance, gas, and tolls. To learn more, call (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected].

Happy Independence Day from the Hopelink Community Van Team! We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. King County Metro’s Community Van program provides shared-ride transportation that helps fill local travel gaps 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hopelink, in partnership with King County Metro, operates the program in Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline–Lake Forest Park, Snoqualmie Valley, and Tukwila. This program is made possible through the dedication of our volunteers and community partners.
As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we honor the values of freedom, service, and community that bring people together. From all of us at the Community Van team, thank you for helping create connections every day. We wish you a happy, safe, and memorable Independence Day!

Oh the places you'll go! Inspired by Community Van riders, would you rather go to the Seafair 4th of July, Snohomish Balloon Days or other wonderful places this summer? Community Van can help you get there. Trips like these are made possible thanks to our amazing volunteer drivers. Become a Community Van volunteer driver, and you can drive your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone you want. You can also provide rides to those in need, helping support their independence and mobility. Want to request a ride or become an approved driver? Call us at (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected].

Thanks to our volunteer drivers, we wrapped up May with strong results: 138 trips and 324 riders served. We want to keep this momentum and add more trips in the coming months. By becoming a Community Van volunteer driver, you can use our van to drive your neighbors, friends, and family. You can also provide rides for people in need to support their independence. You don’t have to pay for gas, tolls, insurance, or maintenance of the community van. To become a volunteer driver, please call us at (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected]

The Seattle Summer of Soccer 2026 kicks off today! Hopelink Community Van is excited to welcome this historic event to our region and celebrate the spirit of connection, teamwork, and global unity it brings. If you live in Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie Valley, Shoreline/Lake Forest Park, or Tukwila, King County Metro's Community Van could be a viable option to get you to the matches! Ask us how by calling (425) 943-6721, texting 833-202-3779, or emailing [email protected].

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of Hopelink's Community Van team, Stephanie Fahey-Miller. Stephanie coordinates volunteers for the King County Metro's Community Van program through Hopelink in Redmond, Sammamish, Tukwila, Shoreline/Lake Forest Park, and the Snoqualmie Valley. Community Van offers shared-ride transportation that helps fill travel gaps in the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reach out to us by email at [email protected], by phone at 425-943-6721, or by text at 833-202-3779 for more information.

Recently, a group of riders traveled back in time with a visit to 19th-century Fort Nisqually in the community van! They also enjoyed the nearby Rose Garden and Owen Beach. Trips like these are made possible thanks to our amazing volunteer drivers. Become a Community Van volunteer driver, and you can drive your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone you want. Riders pay the standard public transit fare, while King County Metro covers insurance, maintenance, gas, and tolls. King County Metro’s Community Van offers shared-ride transportation that helps fill community travel gaps 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hopelink, together with King County Metro, runs the program in Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline, the Snoqualmie Valley, and Tukwila. Riders do not need to live in these areas—trips simply need to start or end within one of the Community Van service areas. Contact us to learn more: call (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected]

The Hopelink Community Van was out in the community at the Pack the Park event in Lake Forest Park on May 9. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with people and share information about our volunteer program. We enjoyed speaking with over 25 community members and highlighting the impact of the Community Van service. We are proud to be part of the King County community and look forward to seeing you at future events.
King County Metro’s Community Van is a volunteer-driven rideshare program that provides alternative transportation options and helps fill community transportation gaps 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hopelink administers and manages Community Vans in Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie Valley, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park, and Tukwila. You do not need to live in these areas to ride a van or become a volunteer driver — trips simply need to start or end within one of the Community Van service areas. As a Community Van volunteer driver, you can drive your friends, family, neighbors, and others in your community. Riders pay the standard public transit fare, while King County Metro covers insurance, maintenance, gas, and tolls. Contact us to learn more: call (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected]

King County Metro’s Community Van offers shared-ride transportation that helps fill community travel gaps 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hopelink, together with King County Metro, runs the program in Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline, the Snoqualmie Valley, and Tukwila. Riders do not need to live in these areas—trips simply need to start or end within one of the Community Van service areas. Become a Community Van volunteer driver, and you can drive your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone you want. Riders pay the standard public transit fare, while King County Metro covers insurance, maintenance, gas, and tolls. Contact us to learn more: call (425) 943-6721, text 833-202-3779, or email [email protected]