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How to apply for Suwannee River Economic Council Transportation — Door-to-Door Paratransit (Union County)
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC) Transportation Department — 501(c)(3) nonprofit; provides demand-response paratransit for Union County seniors and disadvantaged residents; funded by FDOT, the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Medicaid HMOs
Who it's for
Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) coordinates transportation services for Union County as part of its broader regional service footprint across North Central Florida. SREC Transportation provides demand-response, door-to-door paratransit for elderly and disadvantaged residents — transportation to doctors' offices, medical facilities, the Union County Senior Service Center for congregate meals, drug stores, and shopping. Funding sources include the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Medicaid HMOs. Eligibility uses the Florida TD framework: age 60+ OR documented disability OR low-income transportation-disadvantaged status. Union County has NO fixed-route public bus system — SREC Transportation paratransit is the primary mobility option. For non-emergency medical care, SREC Transportation can connect Union seniors to UF Health Shands in Gainesville (about 45-60 minutes southeast) for tertiary care. STRUCTURAL NOTE: SREC delivers transit in Union but NOT meals — meals are delivered by the dedicated Council on Aging in Union County (COAUC, fl.union.coauc_meals). Apply for reservations by calling SREC at 1-844-496-0624 or 386-496-0624.
Union County has NO fixed-route public bus system AND NO acute-care hospital — SREC Transportation is the primary local mobility option, and reliable access to UF Health Shands in Gainesville (about 45-60 minutes southeast) is a healthcare-access issue. STRUCTURAL NOTE: SREC handles transit but NOT meals in Union — meals are delivered by Council on Aging in Union County (COAUC). Seniors coordinating multiple services may need to call both SREC (1-844-496-0624) for transit and COAUC separately for meals. The Medicaid HMO funding pathway means Medicaid-eligible riders can access transit through their HMO.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ OR documented disability OR low-income TD eligibility (Medicare card, Florida ID, physician note, income documentation)
- Proof of Union County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- Completed SREC Transportation / Florida TD eligibility application
- Advance reservation required (call 1-844-496-0624 or 386-496-0624)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-844-496-0624
Renewals
periodic re-registration; rides scheduled per trip with advance booking
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