OKI Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan ...

OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan - Appendix CWarren County Transit Service (WCTS)Type of Transportation Provider: Transit agencyAgency mission statement or general description of servicesThe Warren County Transit Service began in 1980 as a demand response transit system withfive vehicles with a service area that included the incorporated and unincorporated areas.Warren County Community Services, Inc. was the service provider from the inception until1996. Universal Transportation System (UTS) operated the system from 1996 through 2004.MV Transportation, Inc. operated the system from 2005 to June 30, 2010. UTS beganoperating WCTS again on July 1, 2010. WCTS currently operates nineteen County-ownedvehicles. The WCTS service area includes Warren County, three locations in Middletown andservice to the GDRTA South Hub. There have not been any service changes in the last twoyears. In 2008, the regular fare was increased from $1.50 to $2.00 and the E&D fare wasraised from $0.75 to $1.00.Types of specialized transportation users servedPeople that are elderly or have mental or physical disabilities or low-incomeTime that Service is Provided6 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday – FridayType of Service ProvidedDemand response/ on-demand serviceEligibility RequirementsAvailable to the general public; reduced fares for persons that are elderly or disabledFares$2.00 one-way; $1.00 for the elderly or disabled1-Way Trips per Month4,500Type of Trips Provided√ General transportation √ Places of employment√ Transit agency √ Job training√ Residential/home service √ Grocery shopping√ Nursing homes, retirement centers, senior centers √ Other life maintenance: shopping, post office, banking√ Social service agencies/organizations √ Social or entertainment√ Medical transportation √ School√ Adult day careAppendix C C-64