OCCK Transportation Offering Virtual and In Person Classes on 81 Connection Familiarization for September
OCCK Transportation is excited to announce more dates for the “Guide & Go” Travel Training program that teaches people how to use public transportation services in the region.
81 Connection Familiarization classes in September are now available for sign up. 81 Connection Familiarization teaches the basics of riding the fixed route bus service that serves north central Kansas from Belleville to Salina. It includes how to read the time table, find stop locations, pay fares, and general etiquette.
Classes are held virtually or in person, and will last about one hour, with the following schedule for 81 Connection Familiarization for September:
Thursday, September 15th, 9:30 a.m. - Virtual
Tuesday, September 27th, 1:30 p.m. – In Person
81 Connection passengers may also be interested in attending a CityGo Familiarization class if they plan to travel to Salina. CityGo Familiarization teaches the basics of riding CityGo in Salina, including how to read the map and time table, fare payments and general etiquette.
Additional classes will be announced as they are scheduled.
Participation in Travel Training is free, however participants must have internet access and be able to pick up the class packet in advance for the virtual option. Sign up can be done online at www.salinacitygo.com/guide-go-travel-training/ or by calling 785.826.1583.
“We are excited to expand the Guide & Go Travel Training program by offering more classes. These classes are a great way to learn about 81 Connection and public transportation in general,” said Michelle Griffin, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas. “By understanding how easy it is to ride, more passengers can take advantage of these systems.”
OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives. OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.
OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, GoConcordia public transportation, and the newest program, KanConnect.
For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit www.occk.com. For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit www.salinacitygo.com. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.