New Growth Transit
Transportation Solutions, Improved Regional Mobility
Call 417-283-7991 today!
What is New Growth Transit?
New Growth Transit, an affiliate of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, provides a volunteer driver network that offers rides to residents throughout the region. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed per mile.
Interested in the program? Call 417-283-7991, or 660-476-2185, ext. 3162
Employers — check out our new Vanpool program through Commute with Enterprise!
Connecting the State
Serving 11 Missouri Counties
The New Growth Transit service area includes the nine-county West Central Missouri Community Action Agency region in west central Missouri (Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, and Vernon). A related program is operated by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation in Jefferson and Franklin Counties in east central Missouri. Plans for expansion to other parts of the state are currently under consideration.
Drive for Us!
Help out your neighbors and community — drive for West Central!
Our volunteer drivers help their neighbors and community! They use their personal vehicle and choose when they want to donate their time. Drivers are reimbursed at the Federally approved rate, $.655/mile.
Interested?
Click Here to print the application form!
After completing, return to
New Growth Transit
112 West 4th
Appleton City, Missouri 64724
or drop by the Transportation Office at
125 North Main
Nevada, Missouri 64772.
Driver FAQ’s
- Reimbursed mileage does not affect drivers living on a fixed income (Reimbursement is not taxable income)
- All drivers are trained and certified in the program
- After receiving certification, drivers are covered by CIMA Volunteer Insurance
- Drivers choose their own schedule – accept only the rides that meet their availability and preferred location
Need A Ride?
New Growth Transit schedules the rides you need!
- Medical appointments
- Physical therapy
- Pharmacy
- Grocery shopping
- Banking
- Other essential personal business
Rides provided where YOU need to go!
- No fixed routes
- Schedule appointments locally or in a nearby community (including Springfield, Bolivar, Columbia, Kansas City, Joplin, St. Louis)
- RIDES MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
- Rides are provided/scheduled based on Driver Availability
Commute with Enterprise
Vanpool to Work
New Growth Transit vanpooling through Commute with Enterprise is now available throughout the service area!
Benefits to Business:
- Attract and retain top talent by offering commuting as an attractive benefit
- Reduce parking infrastructure and related costs with fewer cars commuting to work
- Improve your company’s environmental sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint
Benefits to Employees:
- Share a ride, reduce personal costs – save up to $500 per month/$6,000 per year
- Put fewer miles on your personal vehicle; reduce maintenance costs, repairs, and retain value
- Driving your car less may lower your auto insurance
- Commute with Enterprise participation may create eligibility for certain financial incentives – Contact the sponsoring business for more information!
New Growth Transit LLC
125 South Main
Nevada, MO 64772
Call 417-283-7991, or 660-476-2185, ext. 31
Kelly Ast, Chief Regional Mobility Officer
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
112 West 4th Street
Appleton City, MO 64724
Phone: 660-476-2185 Email: [email protected]