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Community Transportation Network, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, was created in 2000 to address the specialized transportation needs of all transit-dependent populations and human service agencies. This includes seniors, person with disabilities, economically disadvantaged families, children and youth, who reside in Fort Wayne and all of Allen County. Our mission is to provide and coordinate specialized transportation for those most in need in order to promote self sufficiency. Organized as a brokerage and as a provider, CTN serves as a central resource between those who need transportation and available resources. CTN also provides focus on the lack of resources and generates additional support to address the needs. Services Information and referral In cooperation with First Call for Help, individuals or groups can call CTN about their transportation need and learn about appropriate alternatives. Medical transportation CTN took on the challenge to start a new service which was dependable, safe, affordable, and available throughout Fort Wayne and Allen County. Seniors and person with disabilities are eligible for this service in order to access any type of medical service. It is a Medicaid approved service. Drivers provide door-through-door passenger assistance. CTN can register a new rider over the phone in just a few minutes. THe rider simply calls CTN to schedule a trip request. CTN schedules over 1,500 trips each month on 8 lift-equipped vehicles operated by CTN. CTN also generates community support to offset 50-75% of the trip cost and keep the trip fee affordable for the rider. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a program which has grown rapidly. In 2004-05, CTN provided 8,000 trips. In 2005-06, CTN provided 11,800 trips, 18,000 trips are projected for 2006-07 due to the addition of the Turnstone service. Subscription service CTN serves as a way to meet the transportation needs for human service agencies. Agency representatives may be referred to the most appropriate provider, may be directly coordinated by CTN, or may be provided within our medical transportation service. Goals Transit-dependent populations will learn about available resources, make use of them, and gain more self-sufficiency to access vital medical and community services. Officers and Staff Board Chair Dorothy Schuerman Executive Director Becky Weimerskirch Operations Manager Greg Michell Contact Information Call us at 260-420-3280. Fax line is 260-420-3283 |
