activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 13
- Host and participate in community outreach events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes annual events such as "Stuff the Bus" and the Paulden Plunge, and participates in local festivals, parades, and National Night Out to promote community engagement and awareness of transit services.
- Manage lost and found services Lost and Found Item RecoveryManages a lost and found service for items left on its vehicles, with items available for pickup at the YRT office.
- Manage lost and found services for passengers Lost and Found Item RecoveryOperates a lost and found system for items left on buses, with retrieval available at the YRT office.
- Offer free bus rides to U.S. military veterans Veteran & Disabled Veteran Transportation SupportProvides free bus rides to all U.S. military veterans on any route and any day.
- Offer free transit for U.S. military veterans Veteran & Disabled Veteran Transportation SupportProvides complimentary bus rides to all U.S. military veterans on any route and any day of operation.
- Offer free transit for veteransProvides free bus rides to all U.S. military veterans on any route and any day.
- Operate fixed-route bus servicesOperates scheduled bus routes connecting Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley on various weekdays, including local service within Chino Valley and specific routes (Gold, Green, Red, Blue) across the region.
- Operate fixed-route bus servicesOperates scheduled bus routes connecting Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley on various weekdays, including specific Gold, Green, Red, and Blue routes.
- Operate fixed-route bus services in Yavapai County Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides scheduled local and inter-town bus service across multiple routes (Gold, Green, Red, Blue) in Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley, operating on weekdays and Wednesdays for expanded regional connectivity.
- Provide ADA-compliant curb-to-curb transit service Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationOffers wheelchair lift-equipped, door-to-door public transit for individuals with mobility limitations who cannot access fixed-route stops within designated deviation zones in Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley.
- Provide ADA-compliant paratransit servicesOffers ADA-compliant curb-to-curb bus service with wheelchair lifts for individuals with mobility limitations who cannot access bus stops within specific deviation zones in Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley.
- Provide free rides on all routesOffers fare-free service on all fixed and curb-to-curb routes indefinitely, as of the latest service update.
- Update regional transportation planning documentsRegularly updates the Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan to enhance transportation access and coordination for underserved populations in Yavapai County.
capacity building · 1
- Update regional transportation plansUpdates the Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan to improve transportation access in Yavapai County.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advance communication and flexible service design for accessibility customer_communicationEnhances service accessibility and reliability by providing advance public notifications of disruptions and offering request-based stops and reservation-dependent curb-to-curb deviated services for individuals with mobility limitations.
- Community partnerships to develop targeted transit programs community-partnership_program_developmentCollaborates with local veterans service organizations and board members to co-develop transportation programs that meet the specific needs of veteran populations and other key community groups.
- Community-driven program development through partnerships community-partnership_program_developmentCollaborates with local organizations, such as veterans service groups and advisory board members, to co-develop targeted transportation programs that reflect community needs and priorities.
- Coordinated planning to address underserved populations' transportation needs coordinated_transportation_planningUses a coordinated planning process to systematically assess and address the transportation needs of older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income individuals, ensuring services are tailored to the communities served.
- Coordinated transportation planning for underserved populations coordinated_transportation_planningUses a coordinated planning process to identify and address the transportation needs of older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income individuals, ensuring services are designed around community-specific access challenges.
- Flexible, reservation-based and on-demand service options reservation-based serviceIncreases accessibility for individuals with mobility limitations and those in lower-density areas by offering reservation-based curb-to-curb deviated service and request stops arranged in advance.
- Integrated fare and transfer policy to enable seamless regional travel integrated transit systemFacilitates continuous and accessible travel across local and regional routes by allowing free and no-cost transfers between routes, reducing barriers to multi-leg trips.
- Integrated fare and transfer policy to enable seamless regional travel integrated transit systemFacilitates continuous and accessible regional travel by allowing free and no-cost transfers between local and regional routes, including designated transfer points, to reduce barriers to multi-leg trips.
- Integrated fare and transfer policy to enable seamless travel integrated transit systemFacilitates continuous and accessible regional mobility by allowing free and no-cost transfers between local and regional routes, reducing financial and logistical barriers to multi-leg trips.
- Proactive customer communication during service disruptions customer_communicationBuilds public trust and rider reliability by providing advance notifications about service changes due to external infrastructure issues, enabling passengers to plan accordingly.
- Regional connectivity to link key communities regional_transit_connectivityProvides essential regional transit connectivity between Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley, enabling access to services, employment, and social opportunities across municipal boundaries.
- Regional transit connectivity to link key communities regional_transit_connectivityConnects Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley through regional transit services, enabling access to employment, healthcare, and social services across municipal boundaries.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
ADA Curb-to-Curb Service / Deviations
Wheelchair lift equipped bus service for individuals with mobility limitations residing within a specified route deviation zone, requiring 24-hour advance reservation.
Blue Route
Bus service connecting Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, and Prescott, operating on Wednesdays only.
Free Rides for Veterans
Provides free rides on any route, any day, for all U.S. military veterans who show a valid veteran ID.
Gold Route
Local bus service within Chino Valley, operating Monday through Friday.
Green Route
Bus service connecting Chino Valley and Prescott, operating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Red Route
Bus service connecting Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley, operating on Wednesdays only.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Veterans Services Funder — Funds the Free Rides for Veterans program through the Arizona Veterans’ Donations Funds, supporting advertising, training aids, and operating costs.
- Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization Partner — Collaborating on the Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan to improve transportation access in Yavapai County.
- Paulden Partner — Hosted the Paulden Plunge event in collaboration with the local community of Paulden.
- Toys for Tots Partner — Partners with Toys for Tots for the "Stuff the Bus" event.