Joan's Corner - December Newsletter
Good morning -- The December ..keeping you informed Newsletter is included in this email. Keeping with the 'nostalgic Christmas' also included is a look back a...

Joan Koczor
Includes all references to transportation options available for seniors.
Local Transporter, LLC has been in business since 2015, to focus on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your time deadlines & expectations. Local Transporter, LLC is an Arizona & Federal licensed & insured company for your safety and reliability.
With a variety of Transporting needs, we are sure you will be happy riding with us. We provide private Transportation service, not just to Phoenix Airports; but transportation from Maricopa to anywhere Outside of town, wherever the client needs to go. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us anytime at 520-850-2460, or use our website Contact page.
Local Transporter, LLC will aim to become your Chauffeur for Hire service company!
We hope to see you soon!
Hours of Operation:
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Please contact for Scheduling
Email: info@localTransporter.com
Go to the website to utilize the contact form to request service or call.
"Discover the latest developments and improvements on State Route 347, serving Maricopa and beyond. Stay connected to ongoing projects, road expansions, and safety initiatives."
Check out this website to stay on top of the facts regarding this critical transportation project.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Maricopa. All content is for informational purposes only and does not represent the City's official views.
John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) Improvements — Smith-Enke Road (SR 238) to Maricopa city limits
Overview
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in cooperation with the city of Maricopa, is planning a project to widen northbound John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) for approximately 1.3 miles from Smith-Enke Road (SR 238) to just north of the city limits. This project will help relieve traffic congestion and improve travel times by widening northbound SR 347 and improving the Lakeview Drive intersection.
Key elements of the project include:
This project is a partnership between ADOT and the city of Maricopa, with each contributing roughly half of the construction funding. Once completed, this segment of John Wayne Parkway will be turned over to the city for long-term operations and maintenance.
Project Schedule
Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2023 and is expected to be complete in summer 2024.
Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.
For more information on this project and to obtain project updates check this website. Also, sign up for ongoing project reports.
The Leaders in Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
"We will help you maintain your independence!
We serve the Greater Phoenix area and provide exceptional Assisted Transportation and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). We help seniors and those with special needs get around and maintain their independence. We are a founding member of the Arizona Medical Transportation Association (AZMTA)"
What We Do: Assisted Transportation
"We provide transportation solutions for seniors and those with special needs. We focus on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), which includes:
We offer a range of assisted transportation options:
Our team is highly trained to meet your needs. Our fleet is comprised of wheelchair and stretcher vans that are ADA compliant and have been customized for safety and comfort."
Schedule a Ride
"To schedule a non-emergency ride or get a free quote, please complete and submit the online form on their website. We require at least 48 hours advance notice for rides scheduled online."
If your ride is within less than 48 hours, please call our office at 480-800-3130.
Call 911 in the Event of an Emergency
Email: MO@MedTrans.com
We provide transportation solutions for seniors and those with special needs. We focus on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), which includes:
We offer a range of assisted transportation options:
Our team is highly trained to meet your needs. Our fleet is comprised of wheelchair and stretcher vans that are ADA compliant and have been customized for safety and comfort.
2-1-1 Arizona is proud to offer a variety of free transportation options to the community through our 211 Transportation Hotline. After determining the option that best suits your needs, please call the 211 Transportation Hotline at 1-855-345-6432, or dial 211 and select option 4 for transportation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to schedule your ride!
Eligibility
Rides may be utilized for the following needs:
Clients:
Rides must be a reasonable distance (the average cost of a ride is $18.50, or approximately 8-10 miles). Any one-way ride over $20 requires a reason there is not a closer alternative and may be subject to supervisor approval. To get a fare estimate go to: Fare Estimate.
Rides should be used when no other resources are available and to overcome short-term barriers. Rides will be provided as long as funds are available.
Operates: Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm
This service operates anywhere within city limits (some exceptions may apply) and offers curbside pick up.
Reservations can be made as early as 7-days in advance and 24-hour reservations are required.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to pick up.
No shows are documented and may result in loss of riding privileges.
Riders must be 14 years or older to use this service.
Transit Fares and Observed Holidays:
MET Circular: FREE for the fixed route.
Local Dial-a-Ride: $1.00 one-way trip
MET does not provide service on the weekends or the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Reservations and additional information:
To make a reservation for Dial-a-Ride call MET reservations at: 833-638-7433.
For assistance via Arizona Relay Service (AZRS), a public service provided by the State of Arizona and administered by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) visit: http://azrelay.org
All vehicles are wheelchair accessible and operated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Service animals are allowed to ride the MET
Visit: www.MET-Ride.COM for transit updates
Transportation Plan - Technical Memorandum #1
Tonight the Study/Planning team had an open house at Library and Cultural Center to hear about The Transportation Plan's Technical Memorandum #1.
This part of the study provides documentation on the recent survey conducted over a three-week period that received 431 responses from area residents. The survey collected respondent's thoughts on items that impede travel within the study area. Troublesome roads and intersections were also identified. The study team also identified levels of service on these roads from actual 2021 records. Levels of service is a metric used by transportation professionals to qualitatively describe the operating conditions of a roadway. They also performed a crash analysis on the same data developing a view of the dangerous intersections and road segments of the current roads. They documented the existence of bike lanes, multi-use paths and bus transportation in both the City and County segments of the study area. As the study moves forward the data collected will be used in modeling exercises to develop future projects based on different levels of forecast growth.
Western Pinal County, which includes the City of Maricopa, has been a past, current, and future focus of growth and urbanization. As a result, Pinal County and the City of Maricopa have recently initiated a collaborative effort to study the area and create a plan that updates the City’s current Area Transportation Plan (2015) to ensure the current and proposed transportation systems are aligned with the existing needs and anticipated growth and development – this effort is formally known as the West Pinal County - City of Maricopa Area Transportation Plan (WPMATP).
OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives are to define the current circulation system, evaluate its performance, forecast future needs, and prepare a plan for fulfilling the identified multimodal transportation needs.
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