Door-to-Door Demand Response Transit

What is it? A public transit rideshare. You call up to 24 hours in advance and make a reservation to get picked up at a location and taken to your destination. The reservationist makes a route, sends an appropriate sized vehicle and driver. This kind of transit service is especially fit for rural areas. It already exists in places like Albemarle and Greene Counties, as well as Roanoke Valley, and Southwest Virginia.

Who can ride? Anyone - regardless of age, income, or status. And for any reason.

Where? For any trip starting in or going to Rockingham County. Live in Harrisonburg and need to go to Sentara? Live in Bridgewater and need to get to downtown Harrisonburg? This is for you!

When can I ride? The exact schedule will be determined by need and resources available. Our proposal is for 4 vehicles operating Monday-Friday from 6 am-7 pm.

But, who would operate it? An existing, qualified transit operator would extend their services to Rockingham County. The operator would apply to and be awarded funding by the state transit agency.

How much does it cost? It’s up to the operator, but many in our area are fare-free!

Ok… but who pays for it?

70% of all public transit comes from long-standing federal and state funds. Right now, our tax dollars are funding transit in other cities. We are leaving money on the table! The 30% local match can come from private or public sources. We have been talking with area employers, retirement communities, and nonprofits to estimate their current transportation costs and explore whether this service would provide better service for their buck.