Transportation
Cars 4 Columbia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmDOiHKlcuY
660-527-7192
The National Hope Association, in partnership with the City of Columbia and the COMO Supplier Diversity Program, is piloting a donated car program targeted at the City’s three Strategic Plan Neighborhoods. The focus of the program is to provide reliable transportation to low-income individuals and families who cannot afford transportation but are in need of support to seek and retain employment, improve their ability to maintain self-sufficiency and to perform daily tasks where transportation is needed such as getting children to daycare, attending school events, doctor appointments and getting involved in community activities.
The targeted populations for the donated Cars 4 Columbia are:
Low-income individuals and families
Single-parent families
Veterans
Non-violent ex-offenders
Survivors of domestic violence
People transitioning from welfare to work
People transitioning from homelessness
Transportation-challenged students
Recipients have to meet eligibility requirements and will be given training on basic auto maintenance, safe driving, correct use of seat belts and child safety restraints and future support for vehicle repairs.
Eligibility: Referrals from social service agencies required.
Go COMO Transit System
126 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65205
573-874-7282 Fax 573-874-7276
Hours: Office: 7-4:30 pm (Monday through Friday) and 10-4:30pm (Saturday); bus and Para-Transit Service: 6:25-6:25 pm (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) 6:25-10:25 pm (Thursday and Friday) and 10-7pm (Saturday)
https://www.gocomotransit.com/
Services: Accessible fixed route bus service. The City has lift-equipped para-transit mini-buses that provide origin to destination service to qualified individuals. Customers can now access real-time bus tracking right from their smart phones using the Go COMO app.
Eligibility: None for regular bus, Para-Transit must be ADA approved
Free Bike Repair - Armory Sports Complex
701 E Ash St, Columbia, MO 65201
573-441-5495
Mondays 2 - 6 pm
https://www.como.gov/parksandrec/facilities/como-bike-co-op/
Safety check and lights, brakes, flats, cables, bike licensing, general repair.
Hours subject to change, excludes holidays. No drop off service - One bike per visit. Services are available first come, first served.
Local Motion
201 W Broadway, Building 2, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203
573-999-9894
The mission of Local Motion is to provide walking, biking, and transit solutions to meet people’s everyday transportation needs.
Love Columbia
1209 E. Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
573-256-7662 Furniture donation line: 573-447-0020
clientreferral@columbialoveinc.org
furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org
Information Library: http://www.columbialoveinc.org/information-library/
Hours: Administrative Office: 8:30-4:30 (M-F); Client request telephone line open Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
The Love Seat Resale Store: 10:00-5:00 (M-F), 9:00-4:00 (Sat)
Services: An intake interview is offered for the purpose of assessment and goal setting. Subsequently information and referral may be provided and/or enrollment in one of our programs. Love Columbia Information Library lists Love INC's most frequently requested documents. Programs include: Side by Side - individual coaching in the areas of life purpose, basic budgeting, job search, housing search, and credit score building. Extra Mile - 16 week, high accountability money management coaching with rewards/incentives. Extra Mile Homes – Four to six month transitional housing with money management and person coaching. The Love Seat – Free basic needs furniture for those in crisis or transition with church/agency verified need; resale store for those desiring to purchase low-cost items. Bike 2 to the Future – Free bicycle, helmet and lock for adults needing transportation to work or school.
Fee: None
Eligibility: City of Columbia residents
Intake Procedures: Agencies or church staff may email a referral to clientreferral@columbialoveinc.org or furniturereferral@columbialoveinc.org or leave a message on line 2. Clients may leave a message on line 1 on Monday-Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am, and Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
Staff is not available for walk-in appointments.
Required Documentation for Services: Permission for verification following intake interview as needed
Geographic Area Served: City of Columbia
Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish
NEMT - Non Emergency Medical Transportation Services
866-269-5927
https://dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pages/medtrans.htm
Transportation Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, or NEMT, can be used when you do not have a way to get to your healthcare appointment without charge. We may use public transportation or bus tokens, vans, taxi, or even an ambulance, if necessary to get you to your healthcare appointment. Home State will give you a ride that meets your needs. You do not get to choose what kind of car or van or the company that will give you the ride. You may be able to get help with gas costs if you have a friend or a neighbor who can take you. This must be approved before your appointment.
Who can get NEMT services? You must be on MO HealthNet or MO HealthNet Managed Care on the day of your appointment. People in a MO HealthNet Managed Care Health Plan get their NEMT services from the health plan. Some people on MO HealthNet or MO HealthNet Managed Care do not get NEMT services as part of their benefits. The NEMT program will let you know if your benefits do not cover NEMT.
Children who are under age 17 must have an adult ride with them.
We will only pay for one child and one parent/guardian and/or an attendant if your child is under age 21 and needs to be away from home overnight or needs someone to be with him/her. We will not pay for other children or adults.
Call 1-866-269-5927. You must call at least 5 calendar days before the day of the appointment or you may not get NEMT. You may call this number Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for regular scheduled appointments.
OATS Transit
2501 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 101 or 103, Columbia, MO
573-449-3789 800-269-6287
M - F, 8:30 - 4:30pm. Calls must be made 48 hours in advance.
OATS transportation is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
Bus Schedule:
To Columbia From: Ashland, Central Boone, Hallsville, Centralia, Harrisburg, Rocheport, and Sturgeon: 2nd and 4th Monday each month
In-Town City of Columbia: (For Seniors 65+ or 18-64 with a disability only)
Medical Appointments: Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Medical appointments must be made between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to ensure transportation for return home.
Grocery Shopping: Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Fares (One-Way):
In – Town: $2.00
Within County: $3.00
Adjacent County: $4.00
Long Distance (beyond two counties): $3.00 per county
***Drivers no longer accept payment from riders on the bus. Riders can add funds to their account before riding and each time you ride the fare will be withdrawn. When calling to add funds to your account a minimum amount of $10.00 is required. You can send a personal check, money order or cashier’s check to the OATS Transit office if you do not want to pay by credit/debit card.
Services for Independent Living
1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1646
Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F)
Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition.
Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment.
Youth Youth and Adult Education programs and services are provided for individuals age 16+. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes are provided individually and in group settings.
Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted.
Aging in Place assists income eligible individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence.
Transportation SIL provides door-to-door service.
Volunteer Services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission.
Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service).
Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph.
Voluntary Action Center (Bus Passes)
403A Vandiver Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
573-874-2273 Fax: 573-874-9172
https://www.vacmo.org/services/transportation/
Hours: Phone: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (M - F) ; Office: 9:00 am -noon and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (M - F)
Transportation Services include:
Bus tickets for Go COMO transit. 8 half-fare Go COMO tickets per client, once every 7 days. Limit 24 tickets per address per 12-month period.
Gas vouchers. Once every 30 days based on funding limits. Vouchers are available to request up to 5 business days before scheduled health appointments or work dates.
Car repair assistance. Must be employed and have a valid driver's license.