Panhandle Trails Intercity Public Transit Is an “Connecting Communities Intercity Bus Service in the Nebraska Panhandle of Alliance
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About Us Title VI Policy Call Reservations: 308/761-8747(TRIP) Panhandle Trails Intercity Public Transit is an “Connecting Communities intercity bus service in the Nebraska Panhandle of Alliance. Our bus schedules •Reservations: Must be made at least 24 in Western Nebraska” have been created to coordinate with other hours in advance. Monday transports must transportation service providers. Not only are be reserved no later than 2 p.m. (MST) the individuals able to commute to and from Friday before. •A 25% discount will apply for reservations other communities located in the Panhandle Section 601 under Title VI of the Civil Rights made 72 hours or more in advance. All fares region, but they will now have access to Act of 1964 states the following: transportation providers that provide services must be paid at the time of reservations. “No person in the United States shall, on the which link eastern and western Nebraska, •FREE On Board Wi-Fi grounds of race, color, or national origin, be access to the surrounding states of Wyoming, excluded from participation in, be denied Regional Transportation Connections: South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado and extend to the benefits of, or be subjected to Illinois, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico and The Denver Coach Shuttle (Bus) discrimination under any program or Texas. In turn, this provides access to the (800) 658-3125 activity receiving Federal financial Regional Transportation United States and the global world in its assistance.” Western NE Regional Airport (Scottsbluff) entirety. (308)635-4941 Services for the General Panhandle Trails is committed to ensuring that no person, on the basis of race, color, or Boutique Air (Chadron Municipal Airport) Public of All Ages Our Mission (855)268-8478 To connect individuals with intercity national origin, shall be excluded from Arrow Express (Bus) (877)779-2999 transportation resources while providing safe, participation in or subjected to efficient and affordable passage to destinations discrimination under its programs or Burlington Trailways (Bus) (800)992-4618 throughout the Nebraska Panhandle region. services, or be denied the benefits of the level and quality of transit services provided Rural Public Transit Providers: by the agency’s employees, affiliates, and Our Goal Scottsbluff, NE (308)436-6687 To provide passengers the initial means to contractors. Chadron, NE (308)432-0520 reach global destinations through the use of For more information regarding Panhandle public transportation. Trails Title VI Program, please contact the Crawford, NE (308)665-1256 agency at:: Bridgeport, NE (308)262-1846 Sidney, NE (308)254-7070 “The Trailblazer” Panhandle Trails Panhandle Trails Ogallala, NE (308)284-6400 Intercity Public Transit Intercity Public Transit Attn: Title VI Civil Rights Coordinator 816 Flack Ave. 816 Flack Ave. 816 Flack Ave. Alliance, NE 69301 Alliance, NE 69301 Alliance, NE 69301 www.panhandletrails.com (308)-761-8748 www.panhandletrails.com 308.761.8747 (TRIP) [email protected] 308.761.8747 (TRIP) Give Yourself Time: Please arrive while en route. The maximum dimen- Profanity, boisterous behavior and 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled sions of any single canister cannot poor hygiene may result in your re- departure time. All buses will leave exceed 4.5 inches in diameter and 21 moval from the bus. promptly as scheduled and will be inches high. All oxygen canisters not Be courteous to the driver and other unable to wait for passengers. in use must have safety caps on the passengers; verbal abuse, fighting or Photo I.D.: Will be required when valves. All canisters will be secured physically threatening behavior will boarding and to verify reservation while in transport. not be tolerated on any bus. status. Pets: Must be in an approved pet Please, no unnecessary conversation How to Ride Baggage: A maximum of one suit- carrier and baggage rules apply. Own- with the driver while the bus is mov- Call the Panhandle Trails Reservation case, any size and one small carry-on ers are responsible for their pet and ing. number at: 761-8747(TRIP) item that can be stowed under your their role in the disturbance of other Remain seated while the bus is in mo- Reservations: Must be made at least 24 seat is allowed. Extra bags are al- passengers. Service animals are al- tion and until the driver lets you know hours in advance. Monday transports lowed, but only when there is suffi- lowed, must be trained specifically to it is safe to alight from the vehicle. must be reserved no later than 2 p.m. cient room to safely accommodate aid the owner, remain under the own- Shoes and shirt are required; feet are (MST) the Friday before. additional baggage. The cost is er’s control at all times and are not al- to remain on the floor at all times. Payment of all boarding fares is $20.00 per additional bag. Baggage lowed to block the aisle. Vandalism is a crime. Violators will be required at the time of reservations. must not exceed 50 pounds. All bags prosecuted. Fares are non-refundable, but are including carry-ons, need to be Rider Etiquette & Rules A maximum of 4 grocery sized bags transferable (within the same month), clearly marked or tagged with the All hazardous objects or weapons of per passenger is allowable for day following our minimum 24-hour owner’s name, phone number and any kind are prohibited on the bus. trips. cancellation policy. address information! Plastic or paper All smoking/chewing tobacco or vape Do not leave items or packages on the Fares: Panhandle Trails reserves the bags are not acceptable for connect- product use is prohibited on the bus. bus while doing additional shopping right of determination for all quotes for ing transit providers. Open containers of alcohol, illegal or or making additional stops. Panhandle boarding fares. General pricing Seatbelt use is required on all controlled substances are prohibited Trails is not responsible for lost or sto- guidelines for one-way or roundtrip buses. on the bus. len items. fares per day are as follows: Mobility devices must be secured to For safety reasons, we cannot Carts and strollers must be folded pri- 0-30 miles = $10.00 the floor, wheeled mobility devices transport flammable, caustic, poison- or to boarding, remain folded until 31-60 miles = $20.00 are given priority in the securement ous or building materials. alighting from the bus and will be se- 61-90 miles = $30.00 areas of the buses. Practice good personal hygiene. cured by the driver while in transport. 91-120 miles = $40.00 Portable Oxygen: A limit of 2 small Finish food and beverages before Children are the responsibility of the A 25% discount will apply for reserva- oxygen tanks are allowed per pas- boarding the bus, or keep them in a attending parent or guardian, are sub- tions made 72 hours or more in ad- senger and must be transferred by closed container. ject to all rules and regulations of the vance. the passenger or a personal care at- Limit all audio device use to head- transit system; including but not lim- During the reservation process, a series tendant. An additional 2 canisters phones that cannot be heard by other ited to, disruptive behavior and driver of questions may be asked to better may be stowed in the baggage passengers. distraction. serve you now and in the future. Please compartment. Passengers are re- As a courtesy, turn off cell phones or Child restraint is the responsibility of be sure to inform the dispatcher of any sponsible for ensuring that they have turn ringer down and talk quietly. each parent or guardian. Parents are special needs; mobility devices, use of enough oxygen to complete their Adhere to “front of the bus” courtesy responsible for providing car seats the wheelchair lift, service animals, ex- travel and are responsible for seating for the elderly and disabled. and for the proper securement within tra baggage, etc. making arrangements for refills the vehicle. .