Transportation Programs
Access to Jobs
MCHRA’s Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) program is called “Access to Jobs”, this program provides free transportation to/from work or work related activities for eligible individuals within our region, meeting the low-income guidelines. The Access to Jobs program requirements are listed below:
Access to Jobs Requirements:
● Participants must meet 100% of Health & Human Services (HHS) poverty
guidelines.
● Participants must be going to work or a work related activity.
● Maximum eligibility is twelve (12) months; this limitation is in place so that
others may access the program and move toward self-sufficiency.
● The first nine (9) months riding under Access to Jobs is at no cost to the rider.
● During the last three (3) months the participant must pay the normal public
fare for their trip, while still receiving program service. Riders who are unable
to pay the normal fare, will not be allowed to continue to ride and must find
alternate transportation.
● Participants must speak with the case manager every three (3) months, if the
Participant is not able to be reached by the case manager, service will be
suspended until further communication has been established and the
eligibility process is performed.
Interested applicants may pick up and submit applications at any of our twelve (12) local offices; they may also request Access to Jobs applications by fax, email, or U.S. mail. Once approved for Access to Jobs, riders are either placed into our program or onto the waiting list, depending on the counties current abilities and our current JARC funds available.
To request an application or for additional information on our Access to Jobs Program, please contact Michelle Simms at (615) 850-3929 or msimms@mchra.com.
Freedom to Work
The MCHRA New Freedom’s Program, Freedom to Work is designed to assit those with disabilities who have transportation barriers by providing transportation to work or work related activities. Participants must meet the program income eligibility requirements and have an approved application to qualify for the program. The Freedom to Work program requirements are listed below:
Freedom to Work Program Requirements:
● Participants must meet 100% of Health & Human Services (HHS) poverty
guidelines.
● Participants must have a documented disability.
● Participants must be going to work or a work related activity.
● Eligibility recertifications are performed every six (6) months, if the
Participant is not able to be reached by the case manager, service will be
suspended until further communication has been established and the
eligibility process is performed.
To request an application or for additional information on our Freedom to Work Program, please contact Michelle Simms at (615) 850-3929 or msimms@mchra.com.
IIIB Program
MCHRA has a program called IIIB; this program provides no cost trips for seniors 60+ that reside within our service area. Trips are limited to available funding, so if you are 60+, please contact your local MCHRA Public Transit Dispatcher to schedule a ride today!
Our IIIB Program is funded by The Greater Nashville Regional Counsel (GNRC) through Title IIIB of the Older American’s Act, with a ten percent (10%) match provided by MCHRA. Transportation services are scheduled first come, first served with priority given for medical appointments.
Travel Training
Our New Freedom’s Travel Training Program is a personalized one-on-one training program that focuses on the following information:
- Understanding the MCHRA Public Transportation System.
- How much does it cost and how do I pay for transportation.
- How and when to make appointments for transportation.
- Personal safety while riding public transportation.
- Actual riding with the Travel Trainer.
The Travel Trainer has many helpful tips and tools to help you become familiar with every aspect of the wonderful world of riding public transportation!
The goal is to assist people with limited transportation options to learn how to ride and to feel comfortable and safe while riding the public transportation system, giving them back the independence and flexibility of coming and going as they wish. The service itself is a free service, the only thing that the trainee is expected to pay for are their future fares and the first ride is on us!
For more information please contact Anna Perry at 931-645-3479 or aperry@mchra.com