Program Details
United Community Action Partnership
Transportation - Dial-a-Ride
Program that provides rides for people in the community
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Transit services are for everyone who needs a ride in Southwest Minnesota.
Community Transit is a shared ride program. All trips will be coordinated to include as many passengers as possible based on their pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Public transit buses are lift accessible.
- Provides Dial-a-Ride service with door-to-door and curb-to-curb service available.
A volunteer driver program is also available, which can take people to out-of-area locations.
- Rides are dependent upon the availability of volunteer drivers.
- Wheelchair accessibility is generally not available for volunteer rides, except in Lincoln County, where two wheelchair accessible, volunteer-driven vans are available.
View the Rider's Guide for additional information.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Murray County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Payment
- Private pay
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Specialization
- People with low income
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Transportation
- Assist passengers to and from vehicle
- Vehicle lift access
Eligibility
Service area includes Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties.
Rides outside the service area may be possible, depending upon the availability of volunteer drivers.
Application Instructions
No matter what kind of transportations you need, call a dispatcher between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. They will match you to the right service.
Dispatch numbers:
- Jackson Office: (507) 847-2632
- Luverne Office: (507) 283-5058
- Marshall Office: (507) 537-7628
- Pipestone Dispatch Line: (507) 825-1180
- Minnesota Relay: (800) 627-3529
Fee
Community Transit bus fare rates: Route: $1 per person per trip Dial-a-Ride: $2 - $5 per person, per trip.
Volunteer driver fare rates are available on the website.
Location
115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143
Area Served
Jackson County and surrounding counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-847-2632
Websites
Other Locations
- Luverne Office 204 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156
- Redwood Falls Office 164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
- Marshall Corporate Office 1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Marshall Office II 1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Pipestone Office 811 5th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164
Other Services at this Location
- 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 Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
- Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program Access to community resources and financial assistance; debt management and repayment programs; financial counseling
- Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Home Repair Financial Assistance - Rehabilitation Loan Program Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
9/5/2024