Our Mission
It is the mission of the Community Action Transit System (CATS) to provide safe, reliable, affordable and convenient transportation to all persons in Pike County regardless of age, race, income or disability.
All Pike County Transit vehicles are wheelchair accessible and are designed to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, service animals or other mobility aids.
The lifts and tie downs accommodate most common wheelchair models. Please contact the CATS office to inquire if your wheelchair may be transported safely. If needed a CATS supervisor will be glad to visit you and make sure your wheelchair is safe for transport.
All vehicles are provided with seat belts, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.
All vehicles are equipped with two-way communications.
Pike County Transit is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen articles.
It is the mission of the Community Action Transit System (CATS) to provide safe, reliable, affordable and convenient transportation to all persons in Pike County regardless of age, race, income or disability.
All Pike County Transit vehicles are wheelchair accessible and are designed to accommodate persons who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, service animals or other mobility aids.
The lifts and tie downs accommodate most common wheelchair models. Please contact the CATS office to inquire if your wheelchair may be transported safely. If needed a CATS supervisor will be glad to visit you and make sure your wheelchair is safe for transport.
All vehicles are provided with seat belts, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.
All vehicles are equipped with two-way communications.
Pike County Transit is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen articles.
Public Hearing Notice
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is applying to the Ohio Department of Transportation for an operating and capital assistance grant under 49 USC Section 5311 and 49 USC Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified, and the Ohio Public Transportation Grant Program. State funds include the Elderly and Disabled Transit Fare Assistance Program Funds under Section 5501.07 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code that will be used to offset the half fares offered to elderly and disabled passengers. Copies of the detailed service descriptions and project budgets may be obtained at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. The service descriptions and budgets are written in English. Please contact Brad Jones at (740) 835-8474 if you will need copies of the detailed service descriptions and projects budgets in an alternate format.
The Section 5311 operating grant will provide financial assistance for public transportation service in Pike County, Ohio for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. A Waverly City Demand Response Service will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. A Pike County Demand Response service outside the City of Waverly operates Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. All residents, including wheelchair users, must schedule service 24 hours in advance.
Fares are: Zone #1 - $1.00 per one way trip; elderly and disabled ride for $.50 per one way trip; Zone #2 - $1.10 per one way trip; elderly and disabled ride for $.55 per one way trip; Children under 12 ride free with a fare paying adult. Out of county trips are scheduled on a regular basis to Chillicothe, Portsmouth and Columbus. Out of county trip fares are: $3.00 per one way trip to Chillicothe or Portsmouth; $6.00 per one way trip to Columbus. Zone maps and fare schedules are available at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690 and on the web at www.catsservices.org.
The Section 5311 and 5339 capital grants will provide financial assistance for capital expenses. Capital expenses include the costs for maintenance and repairs on the Community Action Transit System Rural Transit fleet of transit vehicles and the purchase of one replacement vehicle.
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio for public comment. The public comment period will remain open until 10:00 am on October 13, 2018. The Community Action Transit Facility is an accessible location. Please contact Brad Jones at (740) 835-8474 if you will need any special accommodations.
Brad Jones
Transit Operations Manager
Community Action Committee of Pike County
Keith Pitts
Executive Director
Community Action Committee of Pike County
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is applying to the Ohio Department of Transportation for an operating and capital assistance grant under 49 USC Section 5311 and 49 USC Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified, and the Ohio Public Transportation Grant Program. State funds include the Elderly and Disabled Transit Fare Assistance Program Funds under Section 5501.07 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code that will be used to offset the half fares offered to elderly and disabled passengers. Copies of the detailed service descriptions and project budgets may be obtained at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. The service descriptions and budgets are written in English. Please contact Brad Jones at (740) 835-8474 if you will need copies of the detailed service descriptions and projects budgets in an alternate format.
The Section 5311 operating grant will provide financial assistance for public transportation service in Pike County, Ohio for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. A Waverly City Demand Response Service will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. A Pike County Demand Response service outside the City of Waverly operates Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. All residents, including wheelchair users, must schedule service 24 hours in advance.
Fares are: Zone #1 - $1.00 per one way trip; elderly and disabled ride for $.50 per one way trip; Zone #2 - $1.10 per one way trip; elderly and disabled ride for $.55 per one way trip; Children under 12 ride free with a fare paying adult. Out of county trips are scheduled on a regular basis to Chillicothe, Portsmouth and Columbus. Out of county trip fares are: $3.00 per one way trip to Chillicothe or Portsmouth; $6.00 per one way trip to Columbus. Zone maps and fare schedules are available at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690 and on the web at www.catsservices.org.
The Section 5311 and 5339 capital grants will provide financial assistance for capital expenses. Capital expenses include the costs for maintenance and repairs on the Community Action Transit System Rural Transit fleet of transit vehicles and the purchase of one replacement vehicle.
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Community Action Transit Facility, 508 Howard Street, Waverly, Ohio for public comment. The public comment period will remain open until 10:00 am on October 13, 2018. The Community Action Transit Facility is an accessible location. Please contact Brad Jones at (740) 835-8474 if you will need any special accommodations.
Brad Jones
Transit Operations Manager
Community Action Committee of Pike County
Keith Pitts
Executive Director
Community Action Committee of Pike County