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Transportation Options for Madison Residents
Madison Residents*, age 60 or older & disabled residents have transportation service options including the fixed route Madison Senior Bus, Dial-A-Ride & Madison Community Services; Medical Transportation Program. Madison residents may call the Depot, 245-5627 to be mailed a flyer for the programs or use our website to read the information.
Bus Transportation Rules
Bus transportation service operating on a fixed route
schedule is open to Madison Residents, aged 60 years of age and over, Monday - Friday, 8:30
a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Pre-registration for bus transportation
service is required. Call The Depot, 245-5627 to
schedule a ride; 48 hours notice required. Regular
fixed route riders need only call to cancel a ride.
Bus
drivers are responsible for passengers from curb-to-curb.
Bus service rules require that all riders be able to enter
the bus without assistance or use the handicapped lift if
necessary. Passengers are to be seated and seat belts
fastened at all times. Passengers are not allowed to stand
up prior to the bus coming to a full stop. Failure to follow
operating rules will be grounds for suspension. Individuals
experiencing unstable health conditions or problems may be
requested to refrain from using bus transportation
services.
GROCERY SHOPPING
is on
Thursdays,
4 bags of groceries, maximum.
Dial-A-Ride 245-5695
 Operation of Dial-A-Ride is a public transportation service designed to meet the transportation needs of the elderly & disabled. Rides may be used in a 14-town Shoreline Region including medical appointments (1st priority), shopping, personal business & work.
48 hours minimum notice required.
Transportation Via Senior Bus 245-5627
 Fixed routes to the Senior Center (DEPOT), downtown, special events, hot lunch program & Thursday grocery shopping. Pick-up notice – 48 hours required.
Call Depot, 245-5627 for information.
Madison Community Services 245-3031
 Medical appointment transportation (local & surrounding areas) 4 days notice required. Call 245-3031.
The Shoreline Shuttle Estuary Transit District Route 860-510-0429
The route includes pickup @ the Depot at 10:20 AM & return at 2:30 PM on Monday – Friday. Call (860) 510-0429 to make pick-up arrangements. Pre-registration required. This 9-Town Transit Bus (Madison to Old Saybrook) connects with the Dattco Bus to New Haven @ the Scranton Parking Lot. Route schedules available in the Depot office.
TDD & TTY Phone # 1-800-842-9710.
* Due to State and Federal Funding Guidelines, The Town of Madison May
Provide Transportation only to Madison Residents. For transportation options for residents of other cities/towns, please call InfoLine 2-1-1 (dial 2-1-1). |
