Service Information

FX
Fixed Route

KAT Flex Routes

Kalkaska Area Transit (KAT)
Hours of Operation

Routes run Monday-Friday. Stop times are twice a day and vary by route:

Go to http://www.kalkaskatransit.com/services_and_fares/flex_schedule.php for more information or download/print the KAT FLEX routes schedule.

Method/Rules for Scheduling a Ride

This service has posted stops and schedules. You do not need to reserve KAT Flex Route rides.

If you need a lift-equipped vehicle or cannot used fixed routes due to a disability, it is recommended you schedule a ride using KAT Door-to-Door Countywide service. This service can take you to the same destinations at the same fare as KAT Flex Routes. Call (231) 258-6808 to schedule these rides.

More Important Details

Operating Area

Scheduled runs to specific locations in the county twice a day.

Stop locations include:

  • Morrison Rd.
  • Village Market
  • Clearwater Twp Hall
  • Rapid River Twp Hall
  • Bear Lake Twp Hall
  • Excelsior Twp Hall
  • CETA Hall
  • Timber Trail
  • Inwood Circle
  • Save A Lot
  • Arbutus Woods
  • Fletcher & Sharon
  • Garfield Twp Hall
  • Lodi Trading Company
  • Moose Lodge
  • VFW Kalkaska
  • G’s Pizzeria
  • Municipal Lot
  • American Legion (South Boardman

Visit http://www.kalkaskatransit.com/services_and_fares/flex_schedule.php for more information

 

Fares

Standard Fare
  • Within Kalkaska Village: $1.00
  • Outside of Kalkaska Village: $2.00

Reduced Fare

Within Kalkaska Village

  • Persons with Disabilities with Reduced Fare Card: $0.50 each way
  • Students with valid student picture ID: $0.50 each way

Outside of Kalkaska Village

  • Persons with Disabilities with Reduced Fare Card: $1.00 each way
  • Students with valid student picture ID: $1.00 each way

Effective January 1, 2020. , Senior Citizens (60+) ride at no cost WITHIN the county.


Accessibility & Eligibility

Paratransit/Reduced Fare Eligibility

For anyone who is not able to get to a flex route stop due to a disability, KAT Door-to-Door Countywide service is available at the same fares. Not all of the flex route vehicles have wheelchair lifts. Call to ensure a lift equipped vehicle is available if you plan to use the Flex Route service or, alternatively, schedule your trip through KAT Door-to-Door Countywide service.

Persons with disabilities are eligible for a Reduced Fare Card. A Reduced Fare Application must be submitted to apply for reduced fare eligibility, A physician’s certification is required in this application.


Transit Service Accessibility

Not all Flex Route vehicles are lift equipped/accessible. Call to ensure a lift equipped vehicle is available if you need one and plan to use the Flex Route service or, alternatively, schedule your trip through KAT Door-to-Door Countywide service. KAT Door-to-Door Countywide vehicles are lift equipped and accessible to individuals with disabilities.


Provider Information

Kalkaska Area Transit (KAT)

Major Public Transit Agency

County: Kalkaska County

Email N/A
Phone 231-258-6808
Website Visit Web Link
Additional Contact Information
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Contact form at http://www.kalkaskatransit.com/contact_us2/index.php
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