ALPHA
Transit provides transportation services for all residents of Grant
County regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national
origin .
Bus
Services:
Door
to door service is available Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to
5 P.M. On a flex route or dial-a-ride schedule. Service is provided
throughout Grant County and to regional service centers when appropriate.
Buses are equipped with a lift for wheel chair accessibility if
needed. Fare is based on destination. Persons wishing to access
the bus may do so by calling the driver directly at a toll free
number 1-500-435-4797.
Volunteer
Driver Service :
The
ALPHA TRANSIT Volunteer Driver Program is made possible by friends
and neighbors who are willing to contribute their time and effort
toward service for Grant County residents. Passengers are to
make reservations directly with a volunteer driver from their
immediate area whenever possible. Passengers are to notify the
driver of any special needs (wheelchair assistance, oxygen tanks,
etc.) when he/she contacts the driver. Payment for service must
be made to the driver at the time of pickup. Fares are based
on destination. The following are currently enrolled as volunteer
drivers:
Town
Driver
Phone
Number
Ashby
Lucille Gaustad
218-747-2308
Laverne
Peterson
218-747-2927
Orland Norenberg
218-747-2873
Barrett
Mary
Seifert
320-528-2215
Elbow
Lake
Jerry
Johnson
218-685-4600
Les
Mohagen
(WCA School Bus Driver)
218-685-5139
David
Odens
218-685-4910
Lois
Scheerer
218-685-4465
Ruddy
Schei
218-685-6301
Herman
Vern & Ruby
Mortenson
320-677-2766
Hoffman
Elroy
Anderson
320-986-2484
Wanda
Kaplor
320-986-2842
Bob/Carol
Moore
(WCA Student Driver)
320-986-2612
Subsidized
Transportation for Seniors:
The
Grant County Committee on Aging serves in an advisory capacity to
Grant County Social Services, who provide funding for senior transportation.
All persons 60 years and older are eligible for this subsidy. Services
allow seniors to remain independent and able to get to medical appointments,
do their own shopping and to participate in senior activities. Subsidized
amounts are dependent upon the purpose of travel. Medical Appointments
are subsidized at 65% while trips for other purposes are subsidized
at 30%. Persons wishing to access the senior subsidized program
must first purchase tickets provided by Grant County Social Services.
Please visit the Grant County Social Services Office, Elbow Lake,
MN 56531 or phone Janet Johnson at 218-685-8200 for further information
regarding ALPHA TRANSIT.
For
information on trips to areas not listed on this sheet contact
Grant County Social Services at218-685-8200.Tickets must be purchased through
Grant County Social Services in order to participate in the subsidized
transportation for seniors over 60.
GRANT
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION (ALPHA TRANSIT) COST SHEET
Full
cost per person per round trip
Over age 60 medical subsidy - 65% / Over 60 regular
subsidy - 30%
