Public Transportation
The goal of the Public Transportation Division is to provide adequate and efficient community transportation services for the general public, senior citizens, physically challenged citizens, commuters, and individuals with limited transportation alternatives.
SHUTTLE BUS SYSTEM
Operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on nine routes covering more than 175 miles of city streets each hour of service.
Shuttle Bus Routes
UAH CAMPUS ROUTE
On Friday evenings a UAH Campus Route runs through the campus housing area with main stops at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, Target and Bridge Street Town Center. Campus Shuttle runs most Friday evenings from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Please call for a schedule at (256) 427-6811.
UAH Friday Night Bus Routes
FARES
One-way fare……………………………………………………………. ….$1
Senior (65+) and Disabled Citizens and Medicare Card Holders………$ .50
Children 6 and under………………………………………………………..$ .50
Students with valid student ID……………………………………………..$ .50
Transfers……………………………………………………………………..FREE
*Children under 32’…………………………………………………………FREE when accompanied by a paying adult
*Limit 2 children per fare.
In addition to being available from Bus Drivers on all Buses, complete system maps and schedules are distributed at 15 facilities.
Service animals are welcome on all City of Huntsville public transit vehicles.
Please note: To use a discounted fare, you must show qualifying valid ID.
HANDI-RIDE
The City of Huntsville operates ADA Paratransit Service for individuals with disabilities who because of their disability are unable to use the fixed route buses. This specialized, door-to-door, demand-response paratransit service is available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ADA Paratransit service application and advanced reservations by 5pm the day before are required to schedule this service. The 14 vehicles are radio dispatched and ADA accessible. Call (256) 427-6811. The TDD number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-548-2547 (voice) and 1-800-548-2546 (TTY).
COMMUTESMART HUNTSVILLE
CommuteSmart Huntsville, also commonly referred to as RideShare, is a computerized ridesharing service for working commuters. CommuteSmart offers free online ridematching, vanpool services, and employer and commuter services. To sign up for any of the services all you have to do is register on the CommuteSmart website.
If you have any questions, or need some help registering, please call (256) 427-6811.
PUBLIC TRANSIT CIVIL RIGHTS STRATEGIC PLAN & PROGRAMS
Public Transit Civil Rights Strategic Plan
Public Transit Title VI Program
YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER TITLE VI
The City of Huntsville, Alabama, Department of Parking & Public Transit operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the City of Huntsville, Alabama, Department of Parking & Public Transit.
For more information on the City of Huntsville, Alabama, Department of Parking & Public Transit’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, call (256) 427-6811. The Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) number is 1-800-548-2547 (voice) and 1-800-548-2546 (TTY). You can also e-mail tommy.brown@huntsvilleal.gov; or visit our administrative office at 500 B Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801.
A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
If information is needed in another language, contact (256) 427-6811.
Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor póngase en contacto con 256-427-6811.
FILING A CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT
