Meaford. Municipal Office, Meaford Moves+

Meaford. Municipal Office

Service: Meaford Moves+

Record #: GBA2350

Last Modified: 13 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Meaford Moves+ is a fully accessible, door-to-door transit service for those with temporary or permanent mobility challenges, or who identify as having a physical, sensory, cognitive or mental health disability. It can be used to book your ride to work, doctors and medical appointments, or to go to your favourite coffee shop in town with a friend. Out of town rides to Owen Sound, Thornbury, and Collingwood for medical appointments are also available.

Anyone who does not already have a Meaford Moves+ Eligibility Card, should sign up for one using the application instructions in this listing. To find out if you are eligible or to fill out an application form, visit https://www.meaford.ca/en/living-here/specialized-transit-service.aspx

For more information on this service, contact Legislative Services team at 519-538-1060 ext. 1110 or transit@meaford.ca. Eligible riders can use Meaford Moves+ for:

Medical appointments
Professional appointments
Going to work
Shopping
Visiting friends
Bookings for travel to Collingwood, Thornbury and Owen Sound for medical appointments is also available

Attendant or companion can accompany the rider. Drivers are trained to expertly load and care for individuals with disabilities and their special equipment.

Scooters and electric wheelchairs (depending on their size, weight and type) are permitted on the transit bus. Please get your devices verified by the transit operator ahead of time to make sure they can fit securely.

Service Details

Hours	Bus Service: Tue-Fri 8 am-4 pm Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Meaford
Eligibility	Residents of the Municipality of Meaford who have an accessibility issue. Applicants must either: Have a healthcare professional sign off on the application, or Provide proof of eligibility through documents such as an Accessible Parking Permit, proof of ODSP, etc Disabilities include those identified in the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to physical, sensory, cognitive and mental health disabilities. Qualification is not based on income or age.
Application	Call in advance to book a trip. Minimum of 48 hours notice is required. Eligibility card is provided upon registration and required for each trip To apply for Meaford Moves+ eligibility card, complete the Specialized Transit Application Form that is available: by downloading at https://www.meaford.ca/en/living-here/resources/Documents/Meaford-Moves-Accessible-Transit-Application-Form.pdf by calling 519-538-1060 to request a hard copy mailed by emailing transit@meaford.ca The application form can be completed and signed by one of the listed Health Care Professionals or by providing the information from a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit to the Municipal Office. The application must be either signed by the applicant, or signed on behalf of the applicant if he/she is incapable of signing. Submit completed form to: Municipality of Meaford 21 Trowbridge Street West Meaford, ON N4L 1A1 Or by email to transit@meaford.ca. Once the application is submitted and approved, the applicant will receive the transit card in the mail.
Languages	English
Fees	Fares: All prices are for one-way trips only. Up to two companions can ride with the eligible rider. Companions pay the same fare. If a support person is required to be able to use the bus, the support person travels free. Local Trip - $2 Owen Sound, Thornbury, or Collingwood - $8

Address and Location

Located In Community	Meaford
Address & Map	21 Trowbridge St W Meaford, ON Canada N4L 1A1
Intersection	Trowbridge St W and Sykes St N
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-538-5577, Reservations ; Municipality of Meaford: 519-538-1060
Fax	519-538-1556
E-Mail	transit@meaford.ca
Website	https://www.meaford.ca/en/living-here/specialized-transit-service.aspx
Primary Contact	Sarah Mahon, Director, HR and Community Services; Phone: ext 1144 or 519-375-0724; Email: smahonl@meaford.ca
Alternate Contact	Phone: 5193750724
Mailing Address	21 Trowbridge St W Meaford, ON Canada N4L 1A1