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How to apply for Avery County Transportation Authority — Demand-Response Public Transit (Avery County)
Avery County Transportation Authority (ACT) — the county's NCDOT-funded community transportation system providing demand-response rides for the general public, including older adults and riders with disabilities.
Who it's for
Avery County Transportation Authority (known locally as ACT) provides curb-to-curb, demand-response van rides for Avery County residents, with ADA lift- and ramp-equipped vehicles for riders with disabilities. Rides go in-county and to nearby towns such as Boone for medical appointments. In-county fares have stayed low for years. Call 828-733-0005 to schedule a ride in advance.
Avery County: ACT is a general-public demand-response system, so riders younger than 65 can also use it; the age gate here is a conservative catalog model because the operator's published materials do not state a senior reduced-fare age. ADA-accessible vehicles available.
What you'll need
- Proof of Avery County residency
- For ADA service: documentation of disability
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 828-733-0005
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Avery County Transportation Authority — Demand-Response Public Transit (Avery County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of avery county residency, for ada service: documentation of disability — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
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