Resource Binder
Job Transportation
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**Navigators can provide 2 bus tickets to a patient at one time. Bus ticket availability may be limited**
Dane County Department of Human Services // Employment Transportation Assistance (ETA)
Phone: (608) 242-6489
Website: https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/Transportation/eta.aspx
About this Resource: The ETA program provides bus passes for employment search. ETA is a transit-based fare-assistance program. Service area is Metro Transit boundaries. Individuals must complete a Transportation Intake Form.
Who can use this resource? The ETA program is available to unemployed and low-income persons seeking employment. The Transportation Call Center will review the Transportation Intake Form to determine eligibility. Individuals enrolled in Long-Term Care through Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and IRIS are not eligible.
Next Steps:
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Fill out a Transportation Intake Form
Mail to:
DCDHS Transportation
1202 Northport Dr.
Madison, WI 53704
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After your application is processed, the bus passes will be mailed to the address listed on the application.
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If the patient cannot receive mail, the patient must indicate that on their application and then can pick up their bus tickets at DCDHS Transportation at 1202 Northport Dr.
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**Funding to this program is limited**
Dane County Department of Human Services // Rideline Service
Phone: (608) 242-6489 (Transportation Call Center)
About this Resource: Rideline provides scheduled, individual rides to work, job interviews, volunteer opportunities, education, or training. Door-to-door and accessible vehicle service is available. Service area is all of Dane County. (Generally, a temporary transportation service)
Who can use this resource? Rideline is available to rural persons and persons outside of public transit. Individuals must live in their own homes and apartments. Individuals enrolled in Long-Term Care through Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and IRIS are not eligible. A Transportation Intake Form may be requested to determine eligibility.
Next Steps:
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Contact the Transportation Call Center at (608) 242-6489 to apply to this program.
JobRide // YWCA
Phone: (608) 257-1436 (Option 3), Ashley Moncrief ext. 2194
About this Resource: JobRide is a program that provides transportation for low-income people going to/from work. This service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Only used for transportation to areas that are inaccessible during non-peak public transportation hours which include nights, weekend, and holidays.
Who can use this resource? Individuals who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Service area is within Madison, Middleton, Monona, and Fitchburg).
**There is a cost for this program (Pre-scheduled one-way rides= $60/month, Pre-scheduled round-trip rides= $120/month, One-time rides=$3.00/trip)
Next Steps:
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Check if you are eligible for the program (see website)
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If so, fill out a JobRide Application or apply online.
Mail or deliver to:
2040 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53713
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Someone will be in contact with you after your application has been submitted.
Once you are enrolled in JobRide, you can also register with the Rideshare, Etc. Program. You will then receive a voucher for a cab fare if an emergency arises when you are at work. (http://www.madisonareampo.org/rideshare/GuaranteedRide.cfm)
Joining Forces for Families (JFF)
Phone: See brochure for a JFF office near you!
About this resource: JFF has a very limited number of 2-ride tickets to distribute each month. The bus tickets are usually gone halfway through a given month.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Check out the brochure to learn more about JFF services and to find a location near you.
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Call or go to your nearest JFF office to see if they have bus tickets available.
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Navigators can check nearest location and call before sending patient to a JFF office since ticket availability is so low.
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FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)
**Patient must be enrolled in FSET already to receive transportation resources
Phone: 608-242-6900 (Option 1) Dane County Job Center
About this resource: Patients enrolled in the Food Share Employment and Training program are eligible for bus tickets.
Who can use this resource? Patients already enrolled in the Food Share Employment and Training program.
Next Steps:
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Contact the Dane County Job Center at 608-242-4900 (option 1) to discuss bus tickets.
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If you cannot get through to the Dane County Job Center, you can try Capital Consortium at 1-888-794-556 for more information (However, expect this to take a fair bit of time…hard to get through to a representative).