Transportation
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about our Transporation Program, please contact one of our G.A.P. Office Volunteers by calling 705-641-2225. |
Transportation was identified during our 2020 & 2018 Needs Assessment Surveys as an area of great concern within our community. Gravenhurst Against Poverty has committed to supporting the community and tackling the issue of transportation head-on. The goal was to further enhance the offerings that were available to those in need.
Current G.A.P. Transporation Program(s): 'No Cost Taxi Program' with Bala Taxi • G.A.P. is proud to set up no-cost taxi rides for essential in-town trips needed by our neighbours for medical appointments, groceries, work, food bank and laundry. How the Program Works: To access the G.A.P. 'No Cost Taxi Program', you must now register for a Transportation Card. To register, please call 705-641-2225 during G.A.P. Office Hours (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays). Once registered, you will receive a transportation card (one per month) that can be used for essential trips around Gravenhurst. You do not need to be registered for our Food Program to register for our Transportation Program. The Transportation Card has no commercial value, and can only be used to book cab rides paid for by Gravenhurst Against Poverty. Taxi cards are to be used for essential trips within the Town of Gravenhurst, such as for shopping, laundry, local medical appointments, or job interviews. |
“Walking a distance with a cart of groceries or heavy, wet laundry can be a struggle. It can be a real mental thing when you feel isolated. G.A.P. makes you feel special in knowing that people care. There are not enough thank-you’s to express my gratitude.”
-- Nina, a G.A.P. Neighbour |
Corridor 11 Bus (Muskoka Community Transportation)
The Corridor 11 Bus connects communities north and south via Highway 11. For more information, please visit the District of Muskoka Corridor 11 webpage here. |
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.
• 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.
• UPDATE July 2024: The current number of neighbours accessing transportation support from G.A.P. has grown to 325.
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.
• 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.
• UPDATE July 2024: The current number of neighbours accessing transportation support from G.A.P. has grown to 325.
More Updates to Come!