New Growth Transit
Transportation Solutions, Improved Regional Mobility
New Growth Transit is making headlines! A new video (see it here) has just been released by RHI, the Rural Health Information hub (formerly the Rural Assistance Center, RHI is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues). NGT has also been featured in a blog by the National Center for Mobility Management. Read their blog here.
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
Connecting the State
Serving 12 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). Dallas County recently became a NGT affiliate, and 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
508 North Main, El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744.
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
New Growth Transit LLC
508 North Main
El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744
Call 417-283-7991, or 660-476-2185, ext. 3162
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: info@wcmcaa.org