Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Local Bus Service - Big Woods Transit

Bus transportation within a city, county or region

Description

Bus transportation that provides rides to people within a city, county or region

Additional Information

Dial-A-Ride and commuter routes are available to the public. Transportation routes are provided on a daily basis from the client's home to the destination.

Areas included are:

  • Nett Lake
  • Orr
  • Cook
  • Vermilion
  • Virginia

Route availability and approximate pick up times

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Koochiching County
    • St. Louis County
  • Specialization
    • Native American Community

Eligibility

Everyone in the region, not just Bois Forte Band Members

Application Instructions

Call (888) 757-1540 to schedule a ride or for more information.

Fee

Fees will be charged for trips.

Location

5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772

Area Served

Bois Forte Reservation

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 888-757-1540
  • Main - Tribal Government: 218-757-3261
  • Toll Free: 800-221-8129
  • Main - Transportation Dispatch: 218-757-0280
  • Main - Housing Program: 218-757-3253
  • Toll Free - Housing Program: 888-833-7337

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
  • Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
  • Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
  • Food Distribution Boxes or bags of food that are provided for free or at a very low cost, often on designated days or times
  • Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.

Last Update

4/2/2024