| Bonnie Burgardt, Transportation Director (620) 272-3626 bonnieburgardt@att.net or marcyduncan@att.net |
FINNEY COUNTY TRANSIT (FIT) operates Monday through
Friday from 6am - 7pm with all buses returning to the Senior
Center at 7pm. Lift buses with state of the art 4-point tie down
securement systems are available to serve the general public,
disabled and elderly of Finney County. Whether you need
transportation for medical purposes, shopping, work,
volunteering, beauty shop, visiting a sick friend, recreation,
physical fitness or adult education to name a few, we are here
to ensure you get there safely and on time. Our professional
drivers are trained to provide safe transportation while on
board our buses and will assist with wheelchair boarding and
de-boarding and securement with our state of the art four point
tie down system.
Friday from 6am - 7pm with all buses returning to the Senior
Center at 7pm. Lift buses with state of the art 4-point tie down
securement systems are available to serve the general public,
disabled and elderly of Finney County. Whether you need
transportation for medical purposes, shopping, work,
volunteering, beauty shop, visiting a sick friend, recreation,
physical fitness or adult education to name a few, we are here
to ensure you get there safely and on time. Our professional
drivers are trained to provide safe transportation while on
board our buses and will assist with wheelchair boarding and
de-boarding and securement with our state of the art four point
tie down system.
| For more information or reservation call: (620) 272-3626 |
| Click HERE to view the Mini Bus Para-transit Ridership Policies |
| All Routes |
| Blue Northwest County |
| Green North City |
| Red South City |
| Orange Southeast County |
| Click on a Map Image Link below to view the detailed City Link Routes & Times in a separate window |
| CITY LINK FIXED ROUTES Funded in part by the CITY OF GARDEN CITY COST TO RIDE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 Fares are as follows: $1.00 - General Public (under 60)* Monthly Pass (unlimited rides on all City Link Fixed Routes): $30.00 $ .50 - Seniors (60+) & Disabled (with ADA Certification) & Low Income (with Food Stamp verification letter) ** Students (show student ID to receive Half fare) Discount Monthly Pass (unlimited rides on all City Link Fixed Routes): $15.00 *Children 10 and under must be accompanied by someone 16 or older. Children between 11 and 16 must provide a photo or student ID upon boarding bus to ride alone. Children age 5 and under ride free. **To receive Senior, Disabled or Low Income Half Fare Discount, a completed Half Fare Discount Application must be completed. CLICK HERE to PRINT THE HALF-FARE APPLICATION Present Half Fare or Para-transit card and picture ID or Medicare Card upon boarding to receive discount. Please have your cards readily available prior to bus arrival to expedite boarding. |
| Click HERE to view the CITY LINK Ridership Policies |
Passengers living within 3/4 of a mile of the City Link fixed routes
with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities who are functionally
unable to independently use City Link fixed route services are
encouraged to contact the
FIT office for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit
application. The Paratransit service is required by the ADA Act of
1990. The ADA is a civil rights bill and is designed to remove
barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from participating in
society. In the area of public transportation, the ADA states that
regular bus service should be the primary means of public
transportation for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Disability alone does not establish paratransit service eligibilty; the
decision is based SOLELY on the applicant's functional ability to use
the fixed route bus service. A medical professional must sign the
ADA application verifying disability. If approved due to inability to
use the fixed route service the ADA Paratransit certificate will enable
passengers to utilize the Mini Bus ADA Paratransit service, which is
with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities who are functionally
unable to independently use City Link fixed route services are
encouraged to contact the
FIT office for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit
application. The Paratransit service is required by the ADA Act of
1990. The ADA is a civil rights bill and is designed to remove
barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from participating in
society. In the area of public transportation, the ADA states that
regular bus service should be the primary means of public
transportation for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Disability alone does not establish paratransit service eligibilty; the
decision is based SOLELY on the applicant's functional ability to use
the fixed route bus service. A medical professional must sign the
ADA application verifying disability. If approved due to inability to
use the fixed route service the ADA Paratransit certificate will enable
passengers to utilize the Mini Bus ADA Paratransit service, which is
| MINI BUS PARATRANSIT SERVICE Funded in part by FINNEY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, INC. Scheduled ONE DAY in Advance COST TO RIDE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 Fares are as follows: $1.00 - Disabled (with ADA Certification) within Garden City's city limits. $2.00 - Beyond Garden City's city limits. Paratransit Monthly Pass (unlimited rides on all Mini Buses within city limits): $40.00 Notice: Only passengers with completed, signed ADA applications on file at the FIT Center will be allowed to ride the Mini Bus Paratransit. To download the ADA Paratransit application, CLICK HERE for PART A and CLICK HERE for PART B. Print, complete, sign and have your doctor sign complete and sign Part B and submit both to the FIT office to obtain your ADA certification. |
CITY LINK
Designed with the community in mind, City Link offers an affordable, reliable and convenient form of public
transportation providing citizens of any age access to the entire city as well as a number of specified county
destinations. Drivers can provide limited wheelchair lift assistance only to passengers utilizing City Link.
Brochures containing route maps, stop times and general information that is helpful to passengers are available
throughout the community. We encourage passengers to arrive at the designated bus stops 10 minutes early to
ensure you do not miss the bus.
Designed with the community in mind, City Link offers an affordable, reliable and convenient form of public
transportation providing citizens of any age access to the entire city as well as a number of specified county
destinations. Drivers can provide limited wheelchair lift assistance only to passengers utilizing City Link.
Brochures containing route maps, stop times and general information that is helpful to passengers are available
throughout the community. We encourage passengers to arrive at the designated bus stops 10 minutes early to
ensure you do not miss the bus.
| Click HERE to download a printable version of the CITY LINK BROCHURE in PDF format. (click HERE for the Spanish version) |
All fares are per person per one-way trip and must be paid upon boarding. Exact fares must be
paid in cash, with a FIT punch card, FIT token(s) or Monthly Pass. No change is given. Present
Paratransit/Half Fare card, and picture ID or Medicare Card upon boarding for discount. Have
your cards readily available prior to bus arrival to expedite boarding. FIT cards, passes and
tokens may be purchased at the FIT Office.
paid in cash, with a FIT punch card, FIT token(s) or Monthly Pass. No change is given. Present
Paratransit/Half Fare card, and picture ID or Medicare Card upon boarding for discount. Have
your cards readily available prior to bus arrival to expedite boarding. FIT cards, passes and
tokens may be purchased at the FIT Office.
Passengers must present picture ID with Monthly Pass upon boarding. Monthly Passes are good
only for the person they were issued to-passes are not transferable to another person. No
refunds or replacements.
Transfer tickets are available from the drivers to allow transfer to another route to reach your final
destination. Transfer is free, but must be used within one hour of issuance. It may not be used as
a return ticket on the route from which it is issued.
only for the person they were issued to-passes are not transferable to another person. No
refunds or replacements.
Transfer tickets are available from the drivers to allow transfer to another route to reach your final
destination. Transfer is free, but must be used within one hour of issuance. It may not be used as
a return ticket on the route from which it is issued.
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| The Transit System of the Year for 2008 was awarded by the Kansas Public Transit Association. |
| The Rural Transit Excellence Award For The Largest Increase In Ridership Of Rural Transit Providers With Less Than 10 Vehicles was awarded by the Federal Transit Administration. |
| The 2008 Willie M. Murry Award was presented by Kansas Public Transit for extraordinary dedication and contributions to public transit. |
| Finney County Transit provided 60,915 rides in 2009 on the City Link and the Mini Bus. This compares to 43,868 rides provided in 2008, 15,659 in 2007 and 13,210 in 2006 prior to City Link implementation on September 6, 2007. Thank you for your patronage! |
A Shift Drivers: Tony Martinez, Clancy
Kampling, Lanny Pauley and Everett Cimmons
Kampling, Lanny Pauley and Everett Cimmons
| 1008 North 11th Street |
MINI BUS PARATRANSIT SERVICE
CITY LINK DRIVERS & STAFF:
| MINI BUS DRIVERS: |
| Morning Dispatcher: |
a scheduled in advance door to door service. Please help us better serve you by notifying the dispatcher if you have a
visual, hearing or special mobility need or if you just need a steady arm to assist you to and from the bus. Drivers may also
assist with carrying groceries from the bus to your door. We ask all passengers to be ready 15 minutes ahead of their
scheduled pick up time, in order for us to transport. Due to scheduling demands, we are only able to wait 5 minutes for
passenger boarding. Mobility disabled persons are responsible for either a ramp or someone other than the bus driver to
get in and out of their homes, doctor's office, etc. where steps are present. Sorry, the drivers are not allowed to move
wheelchairs up or down steps.
visual, hearing or special mobility need or if you just need a steady arm to assist you to and from the bus. Drivers may also
assist with carrying groceries from the bus to your door. We ask all passengers to be ready 15 minutes ahead of their
scheduled pick up time, in order for us to transport. Due to scheduling demands, we are only able to wait 5 minutes for
passenger boarding. Mobility disabled persons are responsible for either a ramp or someone other than the bus driver to
get in and out of their homes, doctor's office, etc. where steps are present. Sorry, the drivers are not allowed to move
wheelchairs up or down steps.
| Funded in part by FINNEY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, INC. Scheduled ONE DAY in Advance COST TO RIDE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 Fares are as follows: County Fares:
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| FINNEY COUNTY TRANSIT DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE |
Finney County Transit (FIT) Demand Response bus service is available to the elderly, disabled and general
public in Finney County at least 3/4 mile beyond City Link fixed route area outside Garden City's city limits on a
first come first serve basis. Passengers are asked to call by 7:00 pm the last work day before to schedule a ride
and must call by early enough for a return ride to allow the driver to return to the FIT center by 7:00pm. Please
help us better serve you by notifying the dispatcher if you have a visual, hearing or special mobility need or if you
just need a steady arm to assist you to and from the bus. Drivers may also assist elderly or disabled
passengers with carrying groceries from the bus to your door. We ask all passengers to be ready 15 minutes
ahead of their scheduled pick up time, in order for us to transport. Due to scheduling demands, we are only able
to wait 5 minutes for passenger boarding. Mobility disabled persons are responsible for either a ramp or
someone other than the bus driver to get in and out of their homes, doctor's office, etc. where steps are present.
Sorry, the drivers are not allowed to move wheelchairs up or down steps.
public in Finney County at least 3/4 mile beyond City Link fixed route area outside Garden City's city limits on a
first come first serve basis. Passengers are asked to call by 7:00 pm the last work day before to schedule a ride
and must call by early enough for a return ride to allow the driver to return to the FIT center by 7:00pm. Please
help us better serve you by notifying the dispatcher if you have a visual, hearing or special mobility need or if you
just need a steady arm to assist you to and from the bus. Drivers may also assist elderly or disabled
passengers with carrying groceries from the bus to your door. We ask all passengers to be ready 15 minutes
ahead of their scheduled pick up time, in order for us to transport. Due to scheduling demands, we are only able
to wait 5 minutes for passenger boarding. Mobility disabled persons are responsible for either a ramp or
someone other than the bus driver to get in and out of their homes, doctor's office, etc. where steps are present.
Sorry, the drivers are not allowed to move wheelchairs up or down steps.
All fares are per person per one-way trip and must be paid upon boarding. Exact fares must be
paid in cash, with a FIT punch card, FIT token(s) or Monthly Pass. No change is given. Present
Paratransit/Half Fare card, and picture ID or Medicare Card upon boarding for discount. Have
your cards readily available prior to bus arrival to expedite boarding. FIT cards, passes and
tokens may be purchased at the FIT Office.
paid in cash, with a FIT punch card, FIT token(s) or Monthly Pass. No change is given. Present
Paratransit/Half Fare card, and picture ID or Medicare Card upon boarding for discount. Have
your cards readily available prior to bus arrival to expedite boarding. FIT cards, passes and
tokens may be purchased at the FIT Office.
| Click HERE to view the FINNEY COUNTY TRANSIT DEMAND RESPONSE Ridership Policies |
| Finney County Transit projects receive Federal Transit Administration and Kansas Department of Transportation Section 5311 Grant Capital and Operating Funds. |
Federal Transit Administration 2009 Award for
Success in Enhancing Ridership for Under 50,000
Population Category in recognition for excellent
ridership gains and broad transferability of ridership
initiatives to other transit agencies.
Success in Enhancing Ridership for Under 50,000
Population Category in recognition for excellent
ridership gains and broad transferability of ridership
initiatives to other transit agencies.
| City Link buses now equipped with bike racks. Bicycles transported at no extra charge. |
B Shift Drivers: Tom Howard, Jennifer Gribble,
Daryl Harris and Dick Stoner.
Daryl Harris and Dick Stoner.
C Shift Drivers: Lester Webb, Doyle Petersen,
Mel Voth and Les Nichols.
Mel Voth and Les Nichols.
| Evening Dispatcher: C.J. Burns |
| Afternoon Dispatcher: Bruce Spiller |
| Bus Mechanic: Curt Stuckey |
Back-Up Drivers:
| 2009 Federal Transit Administration Region VII for the Highest Percentage Increase in Ridership (113.15%) for FY 2008-2009. |
