Washington & Lamoille County Bus Map & Guide
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EffectiveUniversity December Mall / Airport2, 2019 FREE Green Mountain Transit Bus Map & Guide Washington and Lamoille Counties Now operating from: Montpelier Transit Center, 61 Taylor Street, Montpelier 1 802-223-7287 | RideGMT.com Table of Contents Washington & Lamoille County Routes 90 Health Center in Plainfield Shuttle . 8 85 Hannaford Shopping Special . 9 87 Northfield Community Shuttle . 10 Capital Shuttle (Seasonal) ...................11 92 Montpelier Circulator . 12 – 13 89 City Commuter . 14 – 15 80 City Route Mid-Day . 15 81 Barre Hospital Hill . .. 16 – 17 82 Montpelier Hospital Hill . 18 – 19 83 Waterbury Commuter . 20 93 Northfield Commuter .......................21 84 US 2 Commuter .......................22 – 23 86 Montpelier LINK Express . 24 – 25 286 Burlington - Waterbury LINK Express . 24 – 25 97 Barre LINK Express ....................26 – 27 100 Route 100 Commuter ...................28 – 29 102 Morrisville Loop . 30 103 Morrisville Shopping Shuttle . 31 Routes in boldface indicate a change in service. Fare FREE Routes Northfield Community Shuttle Hannaford Shopping Special Health Center in Plainfield Shuttle Capital Shuttle (Seasonal) Montpelier Circulator 2 Washington & Lamoille County Routes GMT Fares Washington and Lamoille Counties Health Center in Plainfield Shuttle . 8 Local Routes (Includes the City Commuter) 85 Hannaford Shopping Special . 9 $1.00 Single Fare $9.00 10-Ride Pass $33.00 Monthly Pass 87 Northfield Community Shuttle . 10 Children under age 6 ride free when accompanied by a fare paying adult . One child FREE per fare paying adult, additional Capital Shuttle (Seasonal) ...................11 children receive discount fare rate . Does not include LINK 92 Express buses . Exact fare required; drivers cannot make change . Montpelier Circulator . 12 – 13 89 City Commuter . 14 – 15 Local Route Discount Fare 80 $ .50 Single Fare $4 .50 10-Ride Pass $15 .00 Monthly Pass City Route Mid-Day . 15 81 Barre Hospital Hill . .. 16 – 17 Discount Fare Discounted fare available to those age 6 to 17, seniors age 60 82 Montpelier Hospital Hill . 18 – 19 and over, persons with disabilities and those with Medicare 83 Waterbury Commuter . 20 cards . A driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card issued by the Vermont DMV may be required to prove eligibility of age . 93 Northfield Commuter .......................21 Commuter Routes 84 US 2 Commuter .......................22 – 23 (Includes the Route 100 Commuter, Waterbury Commuter, US 2 Commuter, 86 Montpelier LINK Express . 24 – 25 and Northfield Commuter) 286 Burlington - Waterbury LINK Express . 24 – 25 $2 .00 One-way $1 .00 One-way $16 .00 10-Ride Pass crossing town lines within same town $67 .00 Monthly Pass 97 Barre LINK Express ....................26 – 27 Monthly Pass allows access to all GMT routes, except LINK 100 Route 100 Commuter ...................28 – 29 Express . 102 Morrisville Loop . 30 LINK Express Fare 103 Morrisville Shopping Shuttle . 31 $4.00 $40.00 $150.00 Single Fare 10-Ride Pass Monthly Pass Monthly pass allows full access to all GMT routes . Routes in boldface indicate a change in service. Note: Children are responsible for paying the full LINK fare on all LINK routes . Only children under the age of 2 who will be Fare FREE Routes sitting on an adult’s lap are not required to pay . Northfield Community Shuttle Hannaford Shopping Special Health Center in Plainfield Shuttle Capital Shuttle (Seasonal) LINK Express Intra-County Fare Montpelier Circulator $2 .00 Richmond to Burlington (each way) $2 .00 Waterbury to Montpelier (each way) Commuter and LINK Express Discount Fare GMT offers a 50% discount off the commuter cash fares for those who qualify . No discount commuter passes are available. GMT offers a 50% discount off the LINK Express cash fares on the mid-day off-peak trips only . 3 Important Information Transfers Transfers are free and are to be used to complete a one-way trip that requires connecting services . Transfers from local routes to commuter routes require additional fare to equal the fare difference . For example, when transferring from a local route ($1) to a commuter route ($2), you would pay an additional $1 with transfer to equal the full commuter fare . Transfers are valid for one hour and fifteen minutes after issuance (ask for transfers when boarding a bus) . Monthly pass holders do not need a transfer, just show your monthly pass on the next bus . LINK Express Transfers Transfers to the LINK Express from any GMT local route can be made by following three easy steps: 1 . Ask driver for transfer ticket when boarding local route 2 . Give LINK Express driver transfer ticket when boarding LINK Express bus 3 . Pay fare difference to equal LINK Express fare Transfers from the LINK Express to GMT local routes are free when you provide a transfer ticket from LINK Express bus. Programs Medicaid Transportation As a Medicaid transportation provider with the State of Vermont, GMT provides and coordinates transportation services to eligible Vermonters for medically necessary and approved trips . Unlimited Access With a valid ID, NECI, UVM, and Champlain College students, faculty, and staff ride GMT buses for free . ADA and Special Services Boarding and Medical Equipment Passengers with disabilities are afforded the time they need to board and disembark the bus . Many buses can also be lowered to make it easier to enter and exit . Passengers with respirators, concentrators or portable oxygen may bring these items on the bus . 4 Wheelchair Access All GMT buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps and two or more spaces to accommodate wheelchairs up to the weight capacity of the lift/ramp . The driver will operate the lift/ramp and secure you and your wheelchair in the tie-down area . Hearing and Sight Services Passengers can contact GMT through the Vermont Relay System by calling 711 . Bus Map & Guides in large print and Braille are available upon request . Please call 802-223-7287 or toll-free at 866-864-0211 . ADA Service / Paratransit Service Complimentary paratransit requirements are met through provided service deviations . For more information or to schedule a deviation please call 802-223-7287 . Complimentary paratransit service is available for the Mountain Road Shuttle . Call Rural Community Transportation 802-748-8170 for more information . Requests for Reasonable Modifications In accordance with FTA 49 CFR Parts 27 and 37, GMT is committed to ensuring a reliable, accessible experience for all customers . All requests for reasonable modifications to GMT programs and services will be considered on an individual basis . Please note that GMT may be unable to accommodate requests for reasonable modifications which would result in a fundamental alteration to the nature of GMT programs and services, or which would directly interfere with the health and safety of others . In the event that a barrier to access exists, but the requested modification cannot be granted, GMT will, to the maximum extent possible, assist in determining an alternate reasonable modification to provide equivalent access to its programs and services . For more information on GMT’s reasonable modification and the procedures to file a request or a complaint, contact GMT at 802-864-2282 (VT Relay 800-253-0191), info@RideGMT .com, or at our administrative office at 15 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, VT 05401 . For more information visit RideGMT .com . 5 University Mall / Airport Elderly and Disabled Service GMT provides transportation services to meal sites, shopping, non-Medicaid medical appointments, critical care and basic transportation needs . These services are made possible through the State of Vermont Elderly and Disabled grant . For more information on this program, call 802-223-7287 . Route Deviations Some GMT fixed routes will travel off their fixed route on request . See individual schedules for specific information and allowed distance . On-board Request - R In addition to listed scheduled stops, riders may request a stop or pick-up where indicated with an “R” . See individual schedules for specific information . Cancellation / No-Shows Customers may incur penalties for repeated cancellations / no-shows for requested route deviations or stops . For a Failure to Board Policy, call 802-223-7287 . Holidays There is no regular bus service and the GMT administrative office is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July*, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas . GMT may operate a modified schedule on Christmas Eve . Please call 802-223-7287 for more information . The Holiday Schedule does not include specific seasonal services which may be scheduled to operate on these days . For individual seasonal service days of operation, please see individual route listing in regional bus map and guide or contact GMT at 802-223-7287 or RideGMT .com . *GMT operates July 4th service 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM between the Sugarbush Lincoln Peak parking lot and Warren Village at the Covered Bridge and Route 100 . 6 Bike Racks All GMT buses are equipped with easy to use bike racks . There is no charge to use the bike rack . All bike racks hold a maximum of two standard bikes (including children’s bikes) and are available on a first come, first served basis . A spring- loaded clamp holds each bike securely and the bike’s frame does not touch the bus or other bikes in the rack* . Passengers are responsible for loading and unloading their own bike . Folding bikes are allowed inside the bus, provided they can be kept out of the aisle or under the seat . Passenger must maintain control of the folding bike at all times . *Certain LINK Express buses have a slide out tray that bus operators will assist with . Google Transit Need help planning your trip? Try Google Transit . Google’s trip planner can provide directions between any two points on our system - including bus times, stop locations and necessary transfers . Give it a try by going to google.com/transit . Title VI of the Civil Rights Act GMT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with the Civil Rights Act .