Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
Transportation - Hiawathaland Dial-a-Ride and HART Program
Hiawathaland Transit Office
55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964
Distance: 1019 Miles
(866) 623-7505
tdispatchers@threeriverscap.org
https://threeriverscap.org/transportation/hiawathaland-transit
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Hiawathaland Transit provides dial-a-ride service. Buses can transport anyone anywhere within city limits.
The Hiawathaland Auxiliary Regional Transit (HART) program provides volunteer drivers to transport residents of Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha counties who are unable to utilize public transportation. Can provide transportation to:
* Medical appointments
* Shopping
* Entertainment
* Supportive services
* Friendly visits
* Volunteer work
Features
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Payment
- Private pay
- Title III
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Transportation
- Vehicle lift access
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Transportation Area Served by County
- Goodhue County
- Rice County
- Wabasha County
Eligibility
Dial-A-Ride service is available to everyone for any reason. In cities where both bus-route and Dial-A-Ride exist, some eligibility restrictions do apply to the Dial-A-Ride service.
Service Areas:
* Faribault
* Red Wing
* Pine Island
* Cannon Falls / Randolph
* Lake City / Frontenac
* Northfield
* Lonsdale
* Plainview / Elgin
* Wabasha / Kellogg
* Zumbrota / Mazeppa
* Kenyon/ Wanamingo
HART serves all communities in Goodhue, Rice, and Wabasha counties.
HART passengers must be able to transfer in and out of vehicle with minimal to no assistance. Transportation cannot be provided for medical emergencies. Riders must have a working phone number in order to confirm appointments.
Application Instructions
Schedule a ride online or by calling the dispatch center between 4:30am - 9:00pm, Monday - Friday and between 7:00am - 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday at (866) 623-7505 or TTY MN Relay service (800) 627-3529.
* Individuals are served on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended that individuals reserve their trip 24 hours in advance.
* Individuals needing wheelchair accommodations should indicate this to the dispatcher when scheduling his/her trip.
For the HART program, call (866) 623-7505, or email HART@threeriverscap.org. One week advance notice is strongly encouraged for all ride requests, with a minimum of 72 hours notice. Request for a ride does not guarantee a trip, which depends upon volunteer availability.
Fees
Dial-A-Ride fare, one-way ride, $1.75
Exact fares only. Drivers do not make change.
Punch passes and tokens can be purchased at local city halls
Assistants with riders that have disabilities ride free
Fees for the HART service depend upon the trip, and can be determined when scheduling.
Area Served
Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Toll Free | (866) 623-7505 | |
TTY | (800) 627-3529 |
Last Update
12/1/2023
Other Locations
- Faribault Office 201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN, 55021
- Hiawathaland Transit - Northfield Call for location, MN
- Hiawathaland Transit - Red Wing Call for location, MN
- Rochester Office 300 11th Ave NW, Ste 110, Rochester, MN, 55901
- Wabasha Office 611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha, MN, 55981
- Zumbrota Office 1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Other Services or resources
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BT-4500.6500-280General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs Definition
Programs that provide flexibly scheduled and routed door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation services for the general public. Patrons generally have no private transportation and are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system; or live in a rural area not served by a public transit system.
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BT-4500.6500-500Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Definition
Programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of financial problems or their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. NEMT service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or has other types of features to meet their safety needs.
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BT-4500.6500-800Senior Ride Programs Definition
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of medical appointments, shopping, banking, social events, and other similar activities for older adults who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation.