Columbia Area Transit is establishing a new by-reservation medical shuttle service from the Gorge to seven medical services facilities in the Portland area. The service is available from Hood River and Wasco Counties, with connections for individuals who live in Skamania and Klickitat Counties. Operating days and times are Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the earliest drop off in Portland at 9:45 a.m. and latest pickup in Portland at 3:30 p.m. The shuttle will got Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan Main Hospital, OHSU Hospital, Veteran’s Main Hospital, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, and Indian Health Services. CAT Medical Shuttle individual fares are $20 each way. Riders may book up to two months in advance but should schedule at least two weeks in advance. If the passenger requires a caretaker, the caretaker may ride for free. To schedule a ride in Hood River County call CAT at (541) 386-4202, and in The Dalles call The Link at (541) 296-7595.