Northumberland Transportation Iniative

Cramahe & Alnwick/Haldimand Route

Affordable Transportation for Our Rural Communities

Providing Transportation To/From:

Colborne, Castleton, Dundonald, Morganston, Salem, Grafton,
Cobourg, Lakeport, Centreton, Roseneath, Fenella, Wicklow,
Eddystone, Vernonville, Bomanton, Burnley, Brookside,
Roseneath Landing

Vans operate 4 Days / Week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Transportation For:

Appointments, meetings, work, school, social, shopping, recreation.

Who Can Ride:

Any resident of Cramahe Township & Alnwick/Haldimand that registers as a member. Visitors can also register.

Families, youths, seniors, adults.

About Our Service

• Pre-booked service - Call for details

• Various pick up & drop-off locations

• Van Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

• New July 2009 Wheelchair & Schooter accessible van

• Our drivers are screened and trained

Fee:

Travel for as low as $5.00 each (one way)

Service Route connecting Monday's & Thursday's to Trent Hills (Campbellford, Hastings, Warkworth) for an additional $5.00 one way. Call for details.

To register:

Please register prior to riding. Complete a Northumberland Transportation
Initiative application form. Registration forms are available at the following
locations throughout Northumberland County:

• Community Care Northumberland Offices or at www.commcare.ca

• Community and Social Services Department - 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg

• Township of Cramahe - Municipal Office - 1 Toronto Street, Colborne www.visitcramahe.ca

• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand - 10836 County Road 2, Grafton www.alnwickhaldimand.ca

• Registration forms are also available at most service agencies, local libraries, post offices & arenas in the service area.

 Office Location

Submit completed application forms and send by mail to NTI office located at:

11 King Street East, P.O Box 33
Colborne, ON K0K 1S0
(Inside Downey Pharmacy)

Or fax: 1-905-355-1805

To book/reserve:

Call 905-355-1444 or 1-866-768-7778

• Call at least 24 hours in advance

• Leave a detailed message

• Availability: first come, first served

• Reservation confirmation includes day, time and pickup location

Stop Request:

Please arrange at time of booking if you wish to be picked up or dropped off at a location other than a regular van stop. The driver will let you off the van as close to your request as is safely possible.

* Please note - While in Cobourg, riders can use the Cobourg Transit. Complimentary passes available - ask driver when boarding.

Payment:

Please pay the driver when boarding. Please have exact change

Policies/Procedures:

• Safety - You are required to wear you seat belt at all times. Children under 8 must be in proper car seats. NIT has car seats available to use while riding.

• Storage - Space is very limited; advise if bringing large items or several large shopping bags.

• Pets - No pets allowed; certified medical assistance/guide dogs excepted.

• Lost items - We are not responsible for personal items lost or stolen. Items left behind will be stored in our office for 2 months.

• No food, drink or smoking is permitted.

• Please help keep the van tidy!

Customer Service:

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about our service please call our office. We are happy to assist you.

905-355-1444 or 1-866-768-7778

Funding Support:

This project has been made possible by a funding grant from the following:

Ontario Disability Support Program

Cramahe & Alnwick/Haldimand Townships

Northumberland United Way

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation

Northumberland County

Links:

NTI Poster 2010

Northumberland Transportation Initiative - Media Release 2010

NTI Application Form (Word document)

NTI Application Form (PDF)

NTI Consent Form