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205 S. Walnut Ave.
Ames, IA  50010
Transportation Services
Come Ride With Us!
 
Theresa Nevels
Theresa Erlbacher
Transportation Director



Mission Statement

The mission of Heartland Senior Services is to help create a community that values older people and supports them in achieving and maintaining their desired quality of life.

© 2001 Heartland Senior Services


We provide door-to-door service with each ride!

Errands, Appointments, Work, Leisure, Etc.

We now provide service for Jasper and Story County!!!

How can we assist you?

HIRTA Public Transit
  • $5.00 throughout Story County (one-way)
  • Available to the general public
  • Handicapped Accessible

Dial-A-Ride

  • $2.00 fare within 3/4 mile of a fixed route
    in the City of Ames;
  • $5.00 fare in Ames east of the Skunk River.
  • Must be ADA eligible.
  • For more information on ADA requirements,
    call (515) 233-2906 ext.228.

 

Volunteer Rides

  • Billed $0.39 cents per mile (out-of-town)
  • $2.00 one-way (in-town)
  • In- and out-of-county rides available



Jasper County

  • Same fares apply
  • Dial-A-Ride service is not available

    Service Hours

    • Extended Hours when ISU in Session
    • Story County Service:
      • Monday–Friday:  6:30am-6:00pm
    • Ames Service:
      • Monday–Friday:  6:30am-12:00am
      • Saturday: 8:00-12:00am
      • Sunday: 9:00am-12:00am
    Kara and Sara and Doug at bus
     
    We will need to know:
    • Appointment Date/Time
    • Pick-up Location
    • Destination
    • Assistance Needs
      (ambulatory, disabilities, wheelchair, etc.)
    Are you over 60?
    •  Congregate Meal Sites in Story County:
         $1.00 suggested donation (one-way)
    •  Grocery Shopping Trips in Story County:
         $1.50 suggested donation (one-way)


    Click here for a printable version of our Transportation Services brochure.
      
    Questions about our volunteer program?
    Click here for a printable description of our Volunteer Driver Program.
     
    Would you like to join our team and become a volunteer driver?
    Click here for a printable version of our Volunteer Driver Opportunity brochure.

           

    Last updated 1 October 2007 wjh