RETURN

HUNTERDON COUNTY

THE LINK

COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Link does not discriminate on the basis of handicap, race, sex, creed or national origin.  Should you have any comments, problems or questions you may contact the Hunterdon County Transportation Office 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. at (908) 788-1368.  Riders' concerns are treated confidentially.

1. LINK IN-COUNTY SERVICES
2. COURTESY IS APPRECIATED
3. TRIP SCHEDULING
4. LINK HOLIDAYS
5. SCHEDULE CHANGES - INCLEMENT WEATHER
6. HOURS OF SERVICE:
7. DEDICATED FOOD SHOPPING TRIPS:
8. LINK TICKETS
9. GROUP TRIPS/OUT OF COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE
10. LINK FARES
11. RIDE THE CROSS COUNTY LOOPS - (Ongoing Daily Routes)
12. RIDER, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, SUGGESTIONS

LINK IN-COUNTY SERVICES

Transportation to:

    Human Service Programs
    Senior Nutrition Sites
    Senior Citizen Centers
    Doctors' Offices
    Hunterdon Medical Center
    Recreational Programs
    Places of Employment
    Shopping

COURTESY IS APPRECIATED

In consideration for the many passengers who use our service, certain courtesies are to be observed.  Foul language will not be tolerated.  Anyone under the influence of Alcohol will not be transported.  Smoking is not permitted aboard LINK vehicles, nor is open food or beverages.  Everyone likes a clean vehicle, so help us keep it that way.  Carry on items are limited to two per person.

By being ready at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time you will assist us in being punctual for others.  Drivers have been instructed to wait no more than 2 minutes beyond your scheduled time.  If you acknowledge your awareness of the vehicle's presence (wave) the driver will wait a reasonable time beyond the 2 minutes

The driver is in charge at all times.  Link absolutely does not allow tipping for drivers.

Passengers who are unable to observe these common courtesies are subject to loss of services upon advance notification from the Hunterdon County Transportation Office.

TRIP SCHEDULING

Call 1-800-842-0531 between 8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.  For next day service, call by 12 noon.

Call 1-800-842-0531 to cancel your trip reservation as late as 1 hour before pickup.  a tape recording will record cancellations called in before 7:30 A.M.  After 5:30 P.M., call Helpline.  One way trip fare is charged for not cancelling.  Three "NO SHOWS" will result in one week rider suspension from service.  Because of funding restrictions, this rele will be strictly enforced.  So, call to cancel!!

LINK HOLIDAYS

NO SERVICE DAYS

There will be no service on the following holidays:

New Years Day                                Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Day                      Veterans Day
President's Day                                Thanksgiving
Good Friday                                      Friday After Thanksgiving
Memorial Day                                    Christmas
Fourth of July                                    Labor Day

SCHEDULE CHANGES - INCLEMENT WEATHER

PLEASE NOTE: LINK rarely cancels service because of weather.  You can expect delays on bad weather days.  If you hear no announcement on the radio.  LINK is operating.  Please do not call the office.

Should thee be schedule changes during the holiday season or due to the weather, they will be announced to County Agencies, published in the Hunterdon County Democrat, and announced over the radio.  Radio announcements will begin at 7:00 A.M. and continue throughout the day as appropriate on stations.

WCVH            90.5FM                Hunterdon Central
WPST            97.5FM                Princeton
WNJO            94.5FM                Somerville
WHWH          1350FM                Princeton
WODE            99.9FM                Easton
WODE           1230AM                Easton
WKXW          101.5FM                Trenton
WBUD           1260AM                Trenton

Also, families concerned about the timeliness of their dependent riders during evening hours can call HELPLINE - 1-800-272-4630 (V/TDD) to determine the on schedule status of their dependent's vehicle.

HOURS OF SERVICE:

Monday - Friday                        7:00 A.M. -   6:00 P.M.
Wednesday & Friday Evening     6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Various areas to Flemington area.

SEDAN SERVICE - IN-COUNTY

VERY LIMITED SERVICE
Daily 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Available only on a Case by Case Basis at the discretion of Central Dispatch.  Cost is based on the distance traveled.

DEDICATED FOOD SHOPPING TRIPS:

Tuesday - Lambertville
Wednesday - Flemington/Raritan
Thursday - Clinton
Friday - Every Week - Whitehouse Area Alternating Weeks. Bunnvale-Califon/Glen Gardner-Hampton

Otherwise, feel free to use the shuffles..any day!!

GROUP TRIPS/OUT-OF-COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE

Call Central dispatcher 1-800-842-0531 (V/TDD)

LINK TICKETS

Link tickets must be used by riders who use Link for all but donation/agency services on a regular basis.  Contact the Hunterdon County Transportation Office (908-788-1368) for your tickets or more information.  There is also a reduced fare program for eligible riders.  You must annually request, complete, and return an Income Eligibility Determination Form to qualify for reduced fare, "Variable Rate Tickers;.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!

LINK FARES

Fares vary depending upon rider eligibility and distance travelled.

FOR SENIORS:                                            FARES

Trips from Nutrition Site to:                            Donation*
Food Shopping

Trips from HOME to:
Senior Centers                                              Donation*
Nutrition Sites                                               Donation*
Medical Appointments                                   Donation*

Trips from HOME to:

Food Shopping, Recreation, Other Social
Services                                                        .75/OWT

"OWT" - One Way Trip
*Suggested Donation=$1.00/Round Trip

FOR OTHERS;                                                FARES

Trips from home to:

(Applies to income eligible riders, persons with permanent or temporary disabilities, and senior citizens for other than the senior trips noted above.)

FOR PUBLIC RIDERS:

$.10 per zone mile - total fare charge will be provided by dispatcher at time of trip confirmation.

$1.50 per Round Trip - Maximum Fare, Student

RIDE THE CROSS COUNTY LOOPS - (Ongoing Daily Routes)

NORTH/SOUTH                                EAST/WEST

Hampton                                            Califon
Clinton                                               Voorhees H.S.
North Hunt. H.S.                                

...And all points between...

ALSO RIDE THE FLEMINGTON "SHUFFLE" - (Covers all shopping sites, etc., in Flemington-Raritan Area All Day Long)

FOR $1.00, PAID ONCE

RIDER COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND SUGGESTIONS

We strongly believe that Rider input is essential to the ongoing success of the LINK.  Citizens are encouraged to openly and actively participate in this community effort to provide transportation services within our available resources.  This can be accomplished by freely airing your compliments, recommendations or criticisms through the following mechanisms:

Direct contact daily between 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. with the Transportation Office of the Hunterdon County Department of Human Services at 908-788-1368; or write to:

HCDHS
Transportation Office
Administration Building
Main Street
Flemington, NJ 08822

Attendance at the Transportation Advisory Committee which meets at 1:30 P.M. the first Wednesday every other month beginning with January and for which transportation can be arranged.

Participation in Public Hearings related to various funding Grants which are advertised in the Public Notice Section of local newspapers and held at different times each year.

Completing the LINK Rider Survey periodically, available in vehicles or at various agencies.

Visit our WEB site at www.co.hunterdon.nj.us

Various sources of Public funding support the Link-that means it is yours, the Taxpayer's system.  Help make it work for you.

Vehicles are wheelchair accessible.  All link schedules and the rider's guide are available in large type or on audio cassette.  Call 1-800-842-0531 (VOICE/TDD).