Central Community Transit (CCT) is the primary provider of mass transportation in Litchfield and Willmar, Minnesota with two routes serving the region in addition to countywide demand-response services. As of 2019, the system provided 227,429 rides over 51,272 annual vehicle revenue hours with 5 buses and 27 paratransit vehicles.[1]
| Headquarters | 1320 22nd Street SW, Willmar, MN 56201 |
|---|---|
| Locale | Litchfield and Willmar, Minnesota |
| Service area | Kandiyohi, Meeker and Renville counties, Minnesota |
| Service type | Bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 2 |
| Fleet | 5 buses |
| Annual ridership | 227,429 (2019) |
| Website | Central Community Transit |
History
editCentral Community Transit began in 2015, when Kandiyohi Area Transit merged with Heartland Express of Renville County. A year later, Meeker County Public Transit joined CCT to form the present service area.[2][3] In 2023, CCT received a $20,000 grant to allow for fare-free operations of the Willmar City Route from July 1 to December 31.[4]
Service
editCentral Community Transit operates two weekday deviated fixed-route bus routes with one route serving Litchfield and Willmar each. Hours of operation for the fixed-route system are Monday through Friday from 8:10 A.M. to 7:46 P.M. in Willmar and from 8:30 A.M. to 6:35 P.M. in Litchfield. There is no service on Saturdays and Sundays for the fixed-route services.[5] Regular fares are $2.00, however, the Willmar City Route is fare free until the end of 2023.[6] The Becker Bus Station at 4th Street SW and Becker Avenue SW provides a transfer location to intercity Jefferson Lines buses.
Routes
edit- Litchfield City Route
- Willmar City Route
Fixed route ridership
editThe ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services.[7]
See also
edit- List of bus transit systems in the United States
- List of intercity bus stops in Minnesota
References
edit- ^ "Central Community Transit Agency Profile" (PDF). Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Amanda Anderson (March 2, 2021). "Take a ride with Central Community Transit". Pioneer PBS. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ JP Cola (January 15, 2016). "Central Community Transit prepares to merge with Meeker Transit". Willmar Radio. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Jennifer Kotilla (June 14, 2023). "Central Community Transit to offer fare-free Willmar city route from July through Dec. 1". West Central Tribune. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Routes". Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "CCT Main Page". Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "The National Transit Database (NTD)". Retrieved October 4, 2023.
External links
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