Leaders say...

"The HRA’s do an impeccable job as they provide an invaluable service to our communities"

Senator Jamie Woodson
Transportation

altWe provide public transportation to rural residents of all ages (anyone can ride), giving first priority to the elderly, the handicapped, and the economically disadvantaged residents with medical needs. Over 1.5 million trips were provided last year to over 54,000 residents who used our state-wide deviated, fixed route, and demand-response services. 

The transportation services offered by the Tennessee HRAs are listed below. 

   


Aging Transportation / Title III
Title III Transportation provides public transportation for individuals age 60 and over and referred by the Upper Cumberland Area on Aging.
 
Drivers' Education

Drivers' Education classes are available with state certified driver instructors teaching, ages 15 through adulthood, the skills needed to become a safe and responsible driver.
 
 
Intercity Bus Service - 5311(f)
5311(f) provides fixed route transit service three (3) times a day from Cookeville into Nashville.  Fixed stops along I-40 connecting rural counties with the Nashville Metropolitan area.
 
Job Access
Job Access provides transportation to and from the place of employment for individuals that do not have any means of transportation.
 
MCO Transportation
MCO provides transportation to TennCare eligible individuals to and from medical appointments.
 
New Freedom Transportation
New Freedom provides individuals, who are beyond ADA, with training to help them become independent riders.  Volunteers are trained to ride and assist these individuals when there is a need.
 
Rural Public Transit
Rural Public Transit provides public transportation to rural residents of all ages, who require help in going from one location to another using a vehicle.  The program's deviated, fixed route and demand-response service is customized to meet the need of each user including providing services to working individuals and the general public.
 
Van Pool
Van Pool provides 8 and 15 passenger vans and cars for commuter service to work or job-related training in all counties of the Upper Cumberland.  Additionally, vehicles are available to rent to the general public when vans are available.