Public Transportation

Goal

To provide affordable and dependable modes of transportation options to all citizens of our community and to those traveling within our city.

Definition

Community Action submits reports to City of Wooster detailing the operations of the subsidized transportation program on a monthly basis. Along with monthly reports, Community Action and the City of Wooster develop policies and procedures for community observations of Providers, with may include, but are not limited to, reporting of suspicious activities, accidents, damaged or missing signage, graffiti, etc.

Significance

Affordable and dependable transportation transforms communities and the lives of the people living in them by spurring economic development, promoting sustainable lifestyles and providing a higher quality of life. Every segment of our society – individuals, families, communities, and businesses – benefits from public transportation.

Performance Data

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Trends

The City entered into a contract with Community Action of Wayne and Medina in 2016 and since then, has seen tremendous growth in participation and the amount of reliable transportation options available to our citizens. The Wooster Transit added a second route in 2019 within the City, creating a public transit system that reaches over 40 locations, including work sites, apartment complexes, grocery stores, medical buildings and more!

Did you know?

The Wooster Transportation program is available through Community Action Wayne/Medina to citizens of the City of Wooster who complete an application and meet ONE of the following guidelines:

- Income status- up to 200% of the Federal Poverty level

- Age 62 and older

- Veteran or Active military

- Provide proof of a documented disability

If you qualify for the program and wish to enroll, please call the CAWM Central Office @ (330)264-8677.

Useful Resources

For information on how to purchase a subsidized transportation pass please visit Community Action Wayne/Medina's website linked here.

For more information about Wooster's public transportation visit Wooster Transit's website https://woostertransit.com/