Transportation
G.A.P. Launches Pilot Transportation Program!
Gravenhurst Against Poverty is pleased to announce that we will be providing a no-charge taxi service for essential in-town trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Tuesday, December 15th.
Examples of essential trips:
Groceries, Medical Appointments, Job Interviews & Laundry
To arrange a trip, call Gravenhurst Taxi at 705-687-2246. Inform the dispatcher that you are booking a trip using the G.A.P. Transportation Program. The dispatcher will ask your name, phone number, pick-up location and destination. This program is open to EVERYONE.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us by calling 705-641-2225 or by email at gravenhurstagainstpoverty@gmail.com.
Gravenhurst Against Poverty is pleased to announce that we will be providing a no-charge taxi service for essential in-town trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Tuesday, December 15th.
Examples of essential trips:
Groceries, Medical Appointments, Job Interviews & Laundry
To arrange a trip, call Gravenhurst Taxi at 705-687-2246. Inform the dispatcher that you are booking a trip using the G.A.P. Transportation Program. The dispatcher will ask your name, phone number, pick-up location and destination. This program is open to EVERYONE.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us by calling 705-641-2225 or by email at gravenhurstagainstpoverty@gmail.com.
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Transportation was identified during our 2018 Needs Assessment as an area of concern within our community. G.A.P. is now working towards developing a Transportation program and addressing the concerns expressed by the community.
Here are some key updates on the transportation project so far...
• Committee formed to examine and analyze what specifically the barriers are.
• Discussion with the District has been on-going about ideas to address these barriers.
• Research and idea-sharing sessions are currently on-going.
• It was identified that the Corridor 11 Bus was not meeting the needs when it came to trips for laundry, groceries or appointments.
• G.A.P. asked and received donations of bundle buggies to assist those who walk.
• When COVID-19 arrived, priority was shifted exclusively to food security.
• The Food Program was enhanced to include home delivery to over 170 homes and just shy of 400 people within the community. This was done to avoid large gatherings of people during the pandemic.
• November 2020: The District has announced a Specialized Transportation Fund
• A new Corridor 11 Bus Schedule has been launched. Information about Corridor 11 can be found here
• G.A.P. applied for the Muskoka Community Foundation Transportation Grant and was fortunate to receive $7,800 in funding. Part of the funding will be used to acquire Gas Cards that will then be distributed to those in the need throughout the community. This generous support is made possible by the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) and the Muskoka Community Foundation.
• The G.A.P. Pilot Transportation Project connected to the MCF Grant involves volunteer drivers being available for errands in town as needed. A volunteer dispatcher would assist in the coordination of the rides and drivers.
More Updates to Come!
• Committee formed to examine and analyze what specifically the barriers are.
• Discussion with the District has been on-going about ideas to address these barriers.
• Research and idea-sharing sessions are currently on-going.
• It was identified that the Corridor 11 Bus was not meeting the needs when it came to trips for laundry, groceries or appointments.
• G.A.P. asked and received donations of bundle buggies to assist those who walk.
• When COVID-19 arrived, priority was shifted exclusively to food security.
• The Food Program was enhanced to include home delivery to over 170 homes and just shy of 400 people within the community. This was done to avoid large gatherings of people during the pandemic.
• November 2020: The District has announced a Specialized Transportation Fund
• A new Corridor 11 Bus Schedule has been launched. Information about Corridor 11 can be found here
• G.A.P. applied for the Muskoka Community Foundation Transportation Grant and was fortunate to receive $7,800 in funding. Part of the funding will be used to acquire Gas Cards that will then be distributed to those in the need throughout the community. This generous support is made possible by the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) and the Muskoka Community Foundation.
• The G.A.P. Pilot Transportation Project connected to the MCF Grant involves volunteer drivers being available for errands in town as needed. A volunteer dispatcher would assist in the coordination of the rides and drivers.
More Updates to Come!