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GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
General Public Transportation is the other
transportation that Chatham Transit Network provides to Chatham County. The
Rural General Public program is funded by the NC DOT Public Transportation
Division to Community Transportation programs. Chatham Transit Network
receives this money based on a formula allocation and the total amount
distributed across North Carolina is determined yearly by the state
legislature. The amount of money we get to operate this program is small and
we have established parameters of service to use the funds in the most cost
effective and efficient manner. This section describes in detail our general
public service. The Network does not offer “taxi service” and receives no
funding that allows us to provide unlimited transportation to residents.
The Network has three different types of general
public service, but the following rules apply to all three types of general
public services.
General Information about General Public Transportation
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Established routes will not deviate more than
2.5 miles for a general public rider.
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The service hours and travel times of a route are established and
can not be adjusted to accommodate a general public passenger.
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The vehicle can not backtrack to make a pick-up or drop-off. The
forward progression of the vehicle can not be affected by the general public
trip.
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The vehicle can not wait at any stop and does not make multiple
stops for passengers. Passengers must call dispatch when ready for pick-up.
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A passenger is allowed 2 “no shows”. A verbal or written warning
will be given after the first “no show” and no more pick-ups will be made after
two “no shows”. An individual can still access the transportation system by
just getting on the van when one is in their vicinity, but after 2 “no shows”
the Network will not return to their location for a pick-up. See the end of
this section for more information regarding the Network’s no show policy.
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Children under 80 pounds or 8 years of age must have their own car
seat. The Network does not provide car seats.
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Persons under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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General public service can not replace other funding sources.
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Drivers are not able to help carry packages. Do not get more
than you can carry.
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All trip request must be made with the office.
Three General Public
Services Offered by Network
In-County Service
Chatham Transit Network has
routes which operate all over Chatham County and anyone can access these routes
on a seat available basis. The conditions listed above do apply to the
in-county general public transportation service and more details regarding days
and times of routes for your area can be found in the Schedules section of this
handbook.
In-town Service for Siler City and Pittsboro
Pittsboro
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Pick-up point & destination must be within Pittsboro or 2.5 miles
of the town limit.
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Same day service is available between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM each
week day. The average time of pick-up for same day service is 15 minutes, but
allow up to two hours for your initial pick-up time.
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If you have an appointment, if is better to call 24 hours in
advance of your appointment.
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Standing reservations can be made for service before 9:00 AM (as
early as 6:00 AM) and after 4:00 PM up until 6:00 PM.
Siler City
Æ Destination must be within Siler City or 2.5 miles
of the town limit.
Chapel
Hill Service
Æ Chatham Transit
Network makes three trips to UNC Hospitals each weekday.
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arrive at UNC Hospitals at 8:30 AM, 12 noon and 4:00 PM.
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route can be accessed in Siler City, Pittsboro, Cole Park and UNC Hospitals.
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complete schedule for this route can be found in the Schedules Section.
Æ All
Chapel Hill passengers are required to call at least a day in advance of their
trip.
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