Please include the number of the bus or the drivers badge number. So cal ada paratransit other transit resources access. In addition to operating vehicles like buses and vans, paratransit drivers go above and beyond the duties of a regular bus driver to ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable in transit despite their physical conditions. Temperature checks, reduced services and other measures are being implemented by the maconbibb transit authority amid the covid19 outbreak. Transit passenger bus driver current employee macon, ga december 19, 2015 overall it is a good place to work as far as the scheduling and easy job duties. Paratransit division, department of buses 3300 northern blvd, 8th floor long island city, ny 11101. The macon bibb county transit authority has been running on partial service since the commission failed to pass a fully funded budget at the end of june. The people are all easy to get along with but some pasengers do try to give the drivers a hard time when they are intoxicated. Please contact us for further details at 4782256982. Now, mta is offering those who use the paratransit service some extra help with ticket purchases. Macon transit authority is extending its covid19 pandemic plans, starting. The macon transit authority is the primary provider of mass transportation in maconbibb. Utas paratransit service ada program is a service of the utah transit authority, for people with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities who are functionally unable to independently use the uta fixed route bus service either all of the time, temporarily or only under certain circumstances. The washington metropolitan area transit authority wmata invites applications for entry into the metrobus operator training program as student bus operators.
Warner robins transit is the newest van pool for the tran serve transportation incentive program at robins air force base. Capital metropolitan transportation authority november 12, 2014 introduction to capital metro. In advance of your visit to macon bibb county, you must send the mta a copy of your paratransit id card front and back or other equivalent paratransit eligibility documentation issued by a city town or rehabilitation professional. Trips can be scheduled in advance and provides riders with curbtocurb transportation between home, work, appointments and community destinations. On monday, march 23 maconbibb county transit authority mta launched a 10point plan effective through saturday, april 11 to address the unprecedented covid19 pandemic and its effect on public transit in maconbibb county along with a promise to monitor ridership and reevaluateadjust the plan accordingly. Using paratransit service greater cleveland regional. To qualify for service, you must meet one of the following conditions established by the americans with disabilities act ada.
Yes transit sales office if you purchase your breeze card at a marta vending machine, you must also purchase a fare product. The macon bibb county transit authority continues to seek fixed route drivers. Metropolitan transportation authority 2 broadway new york, ny 4 phone. Glassdoor lets you search all open bus driver jobs in macon, ga. The consequence is a limited public transit network and a region.
Heres how mta is working to provide a sense of independence. Americans with disabilities act qualified disability, please call for information about our paratransit service 478 8032521. If there are questions that you cannot answer, or if you need assistance to complete this form, please call ada registration office at 216 5665124. Ada paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, origintodestination service for individuals who because of their disability are unable to use cta or pace fixed route transit service for some or all of their trips. We are still offering demand and paratransit services. Each of the 2019 e450 super duty buses, made by bus center of atlanta, has seating for 10 passengers in seats and two sitting in wheelchairs. The maconbibb county transit authority system is pleased to offer specialized nonemergency service for persons who are unable to travel using fixed route. Macon, georgia 41nbcwmgt the macon transit authoritys paratransit service is running as normal, despite recent adjustments to fixed.
The capital metropolitan transportation authority capital metro is a regional transportation authority that serves the austin, texas metropolitan area. Paratransit service is provided to persons who, because of their disabilities, are unable to independently travel on the public transit system. Transit authority authority set to shut down in two. Currently, the macon bibb transit authority is the only mass transit system that promotes organ donation on a year round continuous. Maconbibb county transit authority 200 cherry st ste 100, macon, georgia 31201 rated 2. The goal of the macon transit authority s paratransit service is to maintain a 95% on time performance rate and provide the highest quality of service possible to our customers. Macon transit authority taking precautions against. Greater cleveland regional transit authority application. Must have a cdl commerical driver s license with a passenger p endorsement. The macon bibb county transit authority system is pleased to offer specialized nonemergency service for persons who are unable to travel using fixed route service. Safety training manager at macon bibb transit authority macon.
Macon transit authority is doing their part to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus by taking. Macon transit authority implements plan to reduce covid19 spread. Paratransit service greater cleveland regional transit. Options include fixedroute service, demandresponse service, express buses, local shuttles, and complementary paratransit in compliance with the americans with disabilities act ada. Nctd has its own paratransit system known as nctd lift. Most agencies also provide curbtocurb paratransit services or other demandresponse services for those unable to use regular route buses due to disability.
Oct 09, 2019 macon bibb county transit authority has made more changes to help those who use their services. Its our job to develop and deliver transportation solutions to enhance the quality of life and keep orange county moving. Macon transit authority is extending its covid19 pandemic plans, starting march 23 until april 11. If you have a pass, show your pass each time your board. Covid19 is changing the way the macon transit authority is offering their services.
Met paratransit is designed to provide transportation for people whose condition or disability prevents them from using met transit s fixedroute buses. Additionally, information about how to become an organtissue donor can be found at certain tax commissioner offices. Warner robins transit bus service for warner robins, ga. Paratransit services specializes in the management of rural, and smallurban, and communitybased public transit systems. To buy a bus pass, go to any of the convenient locations shown below, noted in parenthesis are the types of payment accepted at each of the locations. Paratransit faq metropolitan transit authority met. Operating in a 798 squaremile area, we serve more than 3 million residents in 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Getting startedafter you receive your letter describing the approved service, bring the letter and a photo id card to customer service on the first floor of rtas main office, 1240 west sixth st. Salary estimates are based on 41 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by. Mar 16, 2020 people with disabilities in the following categories are eligible to receive paratransit service. You will also receive a personalized certificate of completion at the end of your course. The maconbibb county transit authority mta is delighted to add two new paratransit buses to the fleet. The maconbibb county transit authority has smart cards.
Paratransit certification regional transportation authority. This summer, mta introduced smart cards for riders to replace paper tickets to improve convenience for bus riders. Maconbibb county transit authority, 200 cherry st ste 100. Paratransit ridership growth of more than 10% per year was reported in the district of columbia metropolitan area for 2006 through 2009. Please include the number of the bus or the driver s badge number. Jami gaudet, public information officer for macon transit authority. The maconbibb county transit authority continues to seek fixed route drivers. Find out more about the hours of operation and the routes for the greenlink transit system. The maconbibb county transit authority has been running on partial service since the commission failed to pass a fully funded budget at the end of. With reduced fares, reasonable modifications and paratransit service, cat offers mobility options for everyone. On monday, march 23 maconbibb county transit authority mta launched a 10point plan effective through saturday, april 11 to address the unprecedented covid19 pandemic and its effect on public transit in maconbibb county along with a promise to monitor ridership and. Category i applicants who cannot independently use jta bus or rail service, even with training. The driver is considered on time if the met bus arrives 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after. Please have the correct change ready for the driver before you go.
Partnering with transit agencies paratransit services. Application complementary paratransit service 9374258301 tdd 9374258388 ohio relay 8007500750 project mobility is a specialized transportation service of the greater dayton regional transit authority. Join the first transit team, contracting exclusively for new jersey transit in the mercer county area and be a part of something rewarding and satisfying. Paratransit drivers work for transportation companies that provide service to people with medical mobility issues. Please note the temporary change of service during the covid19 pandemic, effective monday, march 23 saturday, april 11.
Token transit lets you pay for macon transit authority passes using your mobile. Ten city bus routes serve the area, and one bus line serving suburban warner robins just south of the city, with most operating from monday through saturday. Our doortodoor service provides liftequipped vehicles to individuals who are unable to use mass transit in the five boroughs area. People with disabilities in the following categories are eligible to receive paratransit service. Aug 14, 2018 the macon bibb county transit authority has been running on partial service since the commission failed to pass a fully funded budget at the end of june. Macon transit authority taking rider temperatures due to. The consequence is a limited public transit network and a region that is heavily dependent upon the personal automobile. Each day, thousands of people choose rta as a convenient, economical way to get around greater cleveland.
Driver needed immediately drive test van on routes in. The macon bibb county transit authority has smart cards. On monday, march 23 macon bibb county transit authority mta launched a 10point plan effective through saturday, april 11 to address the unprecedented covid19 pandemic and its effect on public transit in macon bibb county along with a promise to monitor ridership and reevaluateadjust the plan accordingly. The video in this story is from our previous coverage on march 4. Below are links to information about public transit services in tennessee. Right now, 99% of georgians saying yes to donation do so at the department of driver services.
The macon transit authority is the primary provider of mass transportation in macon bibb county, georgia. The job description of a paratransit driver career trend. In addition to operating vehicles like buses and vans, paratransit drivers go above and beyond the duties of a regular bus driver to ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable in transit despite. Maconbibb county transit authority 200 cherry st ste 100, macon, georgia. Macon transit authority taking rider temperatures due to coronavirus. Paratransit services forms productive working partnerships with transit agencies who contract with us, and we ensure that the transit programs we are entrusted to manage meet the highest standards for quality, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to the needs of the. The maconbibb county transit authority offers specialized nonemergency service for persons who are unable to travel using fixed route service. Currently, the maconbibb transit authority is the only mass transit system that promotes organ donation on a year round continuous.
The macon bibb county transit authority mta is delighted to add two new paratransit buses to the fleet. You can begin using rtas callahead system to request paratransit service 48 hours after receiving your id card. Washington metropolitan area transit authority s metroaccess service in washington, d. Maconbibb county transit authority has made more changes to help those who use their services. If the met bus arrives and you are not ready, the driver will wait 5 minutes and then leave without you. Fixed route and paratransit rides are free of charge.
The coast transit authority ada paratransit service is a bargain, but it is not free. The macon bibb county transit authority offers specialized nonemergency service for persons who are unable to travel using fixed route service. Capital metro operates fixed route bus, bus rapid transit. Paratransit driver charlie huff doesnt know what will happen if the transit authority shuts down. The macon transit authority is the primary provider of mass transportation in maconbibb county, georgia.
The maconbibb county transit authority system is pleased to offer specialized nonemergency service for persons who are unable to travel using fixed route service. Search careerbuilder for paratransit driver jobs and browse our platform. The driver is allowed to wait five minutes before proceeding to the next destination. Macon transit authority implements plan to reduce covid19. Category ii applicants who can use or learn to use an accessible public transit system, but the system is not fully accessible. If there are questions that you cannot answer, or if you need assistance to complete this form, please call. Greater cleveland regional transit authority application for. You should call the transit office no later than two hours before your scheduled time to cancel an appointment. Utas paratransit fleet includes wheelchairaccessible buses and vans. We are the orange county transportation authority octa, orange countys primary transportation agency. Mar 21, 2020 temperature checks, reduced services and other measures are being implemented by the macon bibb transit authority amid the covid19 outbreak. Paratransit offers efficient, costeffective transport for nonemergency travel so that riders can conduct daily business and activities including, but not limited to doctors. Caution tape will be placed between bus drivers and riders to promote social distancing. Greater cleveland regional transit authority application for paratransit service please complete this application as thoroughly as possible and to the best of your ability.
Macon transit authority to offer free rides during coronavirus. Give the transfer slip to the driver of the second bus when you board. We will also be servicing peach and macon counties soon. San diego metropolitan transit authority if you plan a trip into the northern area of san diego county, the trip will need to be booked with the north county transit district nctd. Paratransit bus services are operating only for medical necessities. If you have a suggestion or a comment about our services, please call mtas dispatch center at 4788032505 or mtas main office at 4788032500. Macon bibb county transit authority 200 cherry st ste 100, macon, georgia 31201 rated 2. If a macon county transit driver arrives and you are not home or you fail to cancel you become a noshow.
Apply to driver, driver manager, truck driver and more. To buy a bus pass, go to any of the convenient locations shown below. Utas paratransit buses are designed for people whose functional abilities require individualized transportation service. Having a rrfp does not qualify you for paratransit services under the americans. In july 1990 the americans with disabilities act was mandated stating that persons are functionally defined. Under federal law, metra is not required to provide ada paratransit.