Spruce Grove Specialized Transit Service
Those of us who live in the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County region are dependent on our vehicles to get around. Most of us prefer the independence and freedom this gives us but what about people with physical and developmental disabilities, or seniors? If you can’t drive yourself and you don’t have family, friends or neighbors willing to do chauffeur duty, what do you do? Luckily, Spruce Grove’s Specialized Transit Service provides transportation in all sorts of situations. Another good reason to call this area home!
First of all, what is the Specialized Transit Service? Information from the service states that “STS is a non-profit door-to-door public transportation service for seniors 55+ and members of the public with physical or developmental disabilities. STS provides services for medical, business, personal or recreational group trips. Service operates: Monday – Friday [7 a.m. to 4 p.m.] For reservations call: 780-962-2456.”
In addition, “STS is available for use by residents of the City of Spruce Grove, Parkland Village and defined limits of Parkland County. STS operates three wheelchair accessible vehicles. Two small vans accommodate individuals and / or small groups, while the 20-passenger van serves larger groups including a maximum of four wheelchairs. Special event trips are also planned.”
Rides for individual appointments are one thing, but the service provides much more. Take a look at the December 2013 calendar:
Tuesdays & Thursdays – Local shopping (STS 20-passenger bus; call for pick up)
December 04 – WEM Shopping
December 09 – Senior Fun Night (Parkland Village)
December 11 – Dinner @ The Orient and Christmas Light Tour (Sponsored by Spruce Grove Rotary Club)
December 12 – Christmas Light Tour (Sponsored by Spruce Grove Rotary Club)
December 16 – Dinner @ The Orient and Christmas Light Tour (Sponsored by Spruce Grove Rotary Club)
December 17 – Christmas Light Tour (Sponsored by Spruce Grove Rotary Club)
December 18 – St. Albert Shopping
December 19 – Dinner @ The Orient and Christmas Light Tour (Sponsored by Spruce Grove Rotary Club)
December 25, 2013 – January 01, 2014 (Closed for the Holidays)
If this sounds good to you, and you think you might be eligible for service from the Spruce Grove Specialized Transit Service, call 780-962-2456, or visit the City of Spruce Grove website Specialized Transit Service page for more information about the service and the registration process, including an application form.
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