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
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Website: https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/Transportation
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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.
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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.
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Next Steps:
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Fill out a Transportation Intake Form
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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**
Work-N-Wheels Program
Website: Dane County Human Resources
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About the Resource:
The Work-N-Wheels program provides zero-interest car loans and family financial planning courses to low-income workers. A loan recipient is required to ride-share where possible. This is a revolving loan fund. The service area is typically rural Dane County. View the brochure here.
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Who can use this resource?
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The Work-N-Wheel program is available to rural low-income workers. Loan applications are approved by the Southwest Community Action Work-N-Wheels Program.
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Next Steps:
Contact SWCAP at (608) 935-2326 or the Transportation Call Center at (608) 242-6489 or TransportationCallCenter@danecounty.gov.
Dane County Department of Human Services // Rideline Service
Phone: (608) 242-6489 (Transportation Call Center)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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! ​
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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.
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Who can use this resource? Anyone!
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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
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Phone: 608-242-6900 (Option 1) Dane County Job Center
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About this resource: Patients enrolled in the Food Share Employment and Training program are eligible for bus tickets.
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Who can use this resource? Patients already enrolled in the Food Share Employment and Training program.
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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).