Owen Sound Transit, Mobility Transit Service, Owen Sound

Owen Sound Transit

Service: Mobility Transit Service, Owen Sound

Record #: GBA2956

Last Modified: 02 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Door-to-door mobility transportation service (wheelchair accessible bus) specially designed for Owen Sound residents with physical mobility limitations that restrict their ability to use accessible conventional public transit

Service Details

Public Comments	No service on Sundays or holidays.
Hours	Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Owen Sound
Eligibility	Must be registered with the city to book mobility transportation services. Must also have: the inability to walk one city block or to the bus stop nearest your residence for either the initial or return trip (400 metres) and/or insufficient endurance or stamina to tolerate a bus ride with multiple stops and/or insufficient cognitive ability to understand the accessible conventional transit system and/or manage transfers, and/or disorientation to environment, thereby inhibiting safe and independent use of accessible conventional transit
Application	Application form to be completed and submitted to the City for approval to obtain an Owen Sound mobility transit card and identification number to be used for booking transit service. Applications are available online, at City Hall, Owen Sound Transit Terminal or by email. Application can also be mailed. Application must be renewed every three years. Application must be signed by a doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Once Mobility Transit Card has been obtained, appointments can be booked by phone. Recommended to book one to two days in advance and can be booked up to two weeks in advance. Tickets available at Owen Sound Transit Terminal, exact cash fare on the bus. Bus passes can be purchased at the terminal, Owen Sound City Hall and Owen Sound Public Library.
Languages	English
Fees	Service - cash, monthly passes

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	Owen Sound Transit Terminal; 1020 3rd Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2L2
Intersection	10th St E and 3rd Ave E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	226-908-2827, Bookings and information
E-Mail	transitterminal@owensound.ca
Website	https://www.owensound.ca/en/living/mobility-transit-service.aspx
Primary Contact	Sara Cordick, Transit Specialist
Mailing Address	Owen Sound Transit Terminal; 1020 3rd Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2L2