Transportation Plan - City of Williston
Transportation Plan - City of Williston
Transportation Plan - City of Williston
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paratransit programs such as dial-a-ride service. A complete listing <strong>of</strong> available paratransit<br />
resources available within the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Williston</strong> are displayed in Table 3.<br />
While the city does not provide fixed-route transit service, two paratransit programs do <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
transportation options to residents who are unable to drive or choose to use transit. While a host<br />
<strong>of</strong> other entities provide paratransit options, Northwest Public Transit and the Mercy Rider<br />
Program are two services which receive government assistance and are frequently used by<br />
residents.<br />
Northwest Dakota Public Transit<br />
Northwest Dakota Public Transit, which is partially funded by the Federal Government, is a diala-ride<br />
service that runs from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 3:00<br />
PM on Saturdays. Service is not <strong>of</strong>fered on Sundays. The fee for service is $2.00 per ride. Riders<br />
under eight years <strong>of</strong> age must be accompanied by an adult. Users are encouraged to provide at<br />
least 24 hours notice for their requested trip; however, trips can be scheduled with shorter notice.<br />
In addition, riders who are using the service for medical reasons are given priority. Service to<br />
cities such as Minot and Tioga are <strong>of</strong>fered for an additional fee.<br />
Mercy Rider Program<br />
The Mercy Rider Program, which is partially funded by a North Dakota Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Grant, is a dial-a-ride service <strong>of</strong>fered through <strong>Williston</strong>’s Mercy Hospital. This<br />
paratransit service was initiated as a way to transport the elderly for essential trips, in addition to<br />
those trips that were medical-related. Eligible riders can purchase 10 tickets per month, which<br />
are good for a one-way ride, at a cost <strong>of</strong> $2.00 per ticket. Once 10 tickets are used, the cost per<br />
additional ride is $5.00.<br />
1.3 Passenger Rail Service<br />
Amtrak’s Empire Builder also provides daily service to <strong>Williston</strong> via the BNSF Railway line, on<br />
a state, regional, and national level. Amtrak destinations include six additional stops across North<br />
Dakota (Stanley, Minot, Rugby, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and Fargo), as well as stops in other<br />
major cities across the upper Midwest and the West Coast. In 2009, the <strong>Williston</strong> station served<br />
over 21,000 passengers.<br />
<strong>Williston</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 21<br />
August 2010
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