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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

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