Halton Hills. Transportation and Public Works
Site: Robert C Austin Operations Centre
Service: ActiVan Accessible Transit
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: ACT0711 | Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-702-6435 |
| Toll Free Phone | Town of Halton Hills 1-877-712-2205 |
| Fax | 905-873-8192 |
| activan@haltonhills.ca | |
| Website | www.haltonhills.ca/transit/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TownOfHaltonHills Instagram: www.instagram.com/_haltonhills/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-halton-hills Twitter: twitter.com/_HaltonHills |
| Primary Contact | Deanna Locey, Transit Supervisor; Phone: 905-873-2601 ext 2617; Email: DeannaL@haltonhills.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa Lawr, ActiVan Transit Assistant; Phone: 905-873-2601 ext 2621; Email: MelissaL@haltonhills.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Established | 1981 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides local public transportation solutions for both persons with physical, cognitive or medical disabilities and seniors 65 or older * eligible users must register * curb to curb service within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Halton Hills * trips may be booked for any purpose and as early as two weeks in advance * bookings must be completed 48 hours prior to travel to ensure a scheduled pickup time * attendant or companion may accompany persons with a disability * low income users may be eligible for subsidies through Halton Region's SPLIT program |
| Hours | * regular ActiVan service: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm * Sun 8 am-2 pm * no service on statutory holidays * evening and weekends with 48 hours notice, dependent on driver availability * booking office: Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Hills |
| Boundaries | Municipal boundaries of the Town of Halton Hills * does not serve adjacent communities |
| Eligibility | Any person with a physical, medical or cognitive disability and everyone age 65 or older is eligible to apply for registration * ActiVan reserves the right to require certain passengers who may be incapable of caring for themselves to be accompanied by an attendant |
| Application | Seniors: must complete and submit the application form and provide proof that they are 65 years of age or older (photocopy of a birth certificate, health card, passport (may be expired) Those applying based on qualification as a person with a disability must complete and submit the application form which includes a section that must be completed and signed by a doctor or medical practitioner. Call for an application to be mailed or download one from the website. To apply for SPLIT program subsidies, contact Halton Region at 3-1-1 or 905-825-6000. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - one way trip; fees during regular hours or after hours ; Service fees during regular hours or after hours * no fees to register * fees are subject to change without notice * call the office for more information |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Hills |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trafalgar Rd and Maple Ave |
| Mailing Address | c/o Transit Supervisor Civic Centre 1 Halton Hills Dr Georgetown, ON L7G 5G2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - must be able to get out of a scooter and sit in a seat with a seat belt * call ahead with information on scooter size |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Older Adults ; Transportation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Disability Transportation ; Public Transportation ; Seniors Transportation ; Transportation for Older Adults ; Transportation for People with Disabilities |
| Service Categories | Disability Related Transportation ; Local Bus Services ; Senior Ride Programs |
