(Crookston,
Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. along with Tri-Valley
Transportation is excited to announce that T.H.E. Bus now offers new
in-town services and guaranteed routes throughout its service area.
In-town
services that have been utilized in communities have been expanded.
Towns that now receive this service include Hallock, Karlstad, Warren,
Hendrum, Halstad, Ada, and Twin Valley. T.H.E. Bus will run in these
communities on certain days of the month to help residents with
transportation needs. Guaranteed routes are now available each month as
well. A guaranteed route means it will run no matter how many people
have scheduled a ride. Passengers that can utilize these routes will
have peace of mind knowing that they will be able to get to their
destination no matter the number of riders.
Also
available to riders in May are two “Special Trips”. On May 16, T.H.E.
Bus will take riders to Honker Flats Green House in Middle River. On May
20, T.H.E. Bus will take riders to Bergeson’s Nursery in Fertile.
For
more information on in-town services, guaranteed routes, or special
trips call 1-800-201-3432. Information and monthly calendars can also be
found at www.tvoc.org/services/transportation/.
T.H.E.
Bus is a curb to curb service and provides public transportation
services to the general public in seven Minnesota counties, Polk, Red
Lake, Norman, Marshall, Kittson, Pennington and Clearwater. Buses run
through these counties on various days with various destinations.
Tri-Valley public transit buses are available with no age limits or
income guidelines. Buses have seating available for up to 45 passengers.
Each bus is handicap accessible with two accessible entrances. If
passengers are unable to use the door he/she may request the use of the
lift. Each driver has been trained to properly use the lift and secure
mobility devices within the buses.
Tri-Valley
Opportunity Council, Inc. is a not-for-profit community action agency
headquartered in Crookston, Minn. In existence since 1965, Tri-Valley
provides services in 84 counties in Minnesota and Northeast North
Dakota. The mission of Tri-Valley is to provide opportunities to improve
the quality of life for people and communities. For more information on services offered and job opportunities at Tri-Valley visit the website at www.tvoc.org, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TVOCInc or on Twitter at @TriValley_TVOC.
