Roscommon Rural Transport

Name: Roscommon Rural Transport
Address: c/o Roscommon Community Fora, Abbeytown, Roscommon, IE
Telephone: +353879954993

Roscommon Rural Transport (RRT) is charged with delivery of the Rural Transport Programme in Co. Roscommon. RRT made approx 50,000 passenger journeys in 2011.

Welcome to Roscommon Rural Transport page which is a joint project of Roscommon Rural Transport Company and Roscommon Rural Transport Forum to provide information on rural transport services in Co Roscommon RRT has been delivering RTP in Roscommon for 11 years, since the programme started. RRT operate the Free Travel Pass Scheme which is vital for our older passengers. RRT operate 33 services on 2

0 routes throughout the county, services are demand responsive, door to door, delivered by local sub-contracted transport providers. All RRT drivers and providers are local and trained to a very high level. RRT is funded by the Dept of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Dept. of Social Protection through Pobal. RRT has a number of integrated services we expect an increase of integration of services during 2012

The company board is community based and a number of community organisations are represented on the board; GAA, IFA, ICA, Feroige also Roscommon Development Co. and Roscommon Rural Transport Forum are reps on board. Roscommon Rural Transport Company is the county’s principal operator of rural transport services under the Rural Transport Programme, and it is working with the other member organisations which make up Roscommon Rural Transport Forum to bring about:

1. Improved rural bus services and development of new routes

2. Better provision of local transport and travel information

3. Better facilities for users of public & private transport such as bus shelters, taxi ranks and integrated ticketing

4. Greater sharing and utilisation of existing local transport resources

5. Integration of public, private and community transport services

6. The drafting and implementation of travel plans by local organisations

7. Adoption of more sustainable means of travel such as car sharing, cycling and walking

8. Reduction in commuting through greater home-based working

The member organisations of Roscommon RTF are

Roscommon Rural Transport Company

Brothers of Charity, Roscommon

Roscommon Comhairle na nOg

Cuisle/IrishWheelchair Association, Roscommon

Kilbride Community Development Company

North & South Roscommon Community Fora

Roscommon Integrated Development Company

Roscommon Disability Support Group

Roscommon Retail Therapy

Roscommon Tourism Network

The latest project for RRT is a joint venture between Roscommon LEADER Partnership & RRT to pilot a Social Car Scheme in the Parish of Kilronan. The pilot project will run for 6 months (20th February to 17th August 2012). The target clients are non emergency HSE patients travelling to HSE facilities or to the nearest public transport (for HSE services outside the county). The client demographic would not be in a position to use taxi or hackney services. However, we would like to include suitable public transport in the pilot schemes area of operation. The rate for the drivers will be ...€0.65…per mile for a return journey
(there will be no waiting time payment)
€0.75…per mile for a one way journey

There will be no fares charged in the initial pilot phase of this project but any contributions will be accepted. If you wish to be considered for participation in this pilot please contact Roscommon Rural Transport for details.

09/10/2012

Voluntary Car Scheme

24/11/2011

24/11/2011

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If you live or work in County Roscommon you can now receive alerts directly from the Council as soon as they are issued through MapAlerter.com for the following: Water Service Alerts, Scheduled Road Closures, Road Incident Alerts, Winter Service Alerts and other alerts such as festivals, local news, parade notices etc. When registering for MapAlerter.com you can identify both your Home and Work locations so that you receive alerts relevant to the areas identified rather than alerts for all over the county. You can register for the service free of charge at www.MapAlerter.com and there are no charges to receive SMS or emails

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15/11/2011

Following two harsh winters, many Government departments and agencies are involved in a new campaign to raise awareness and to ensure a coordinated response to severe weather conditions.
The key messages of the Winter-Ready campaign are that people should be prepared, know how to stay safe and know where to find help if needed.

A 16-page booklet with advice for householders, motorists, pedestrians, schools, the farming and business communities on what to do should another big freeze or flooding incident hit is available from the Office of Emergency Planning as well as available online at www.winterready.ie.

There is also plenty of very useful advice for motorists about how to ensure your vehicle is winter-ready as well as tips for motoring in snow, ice, high winds, floods and fog.

One section of the booklet outlines advice from the Attorney General on clearing paths of snow from the front of their homes or commercial premises, stating that liability does not arise when snow is cleared from footpaths in a safe manner. In relation to people gritting roads with grit supplied by the local authorities, the legal advice is that the issue of liability does not arise where the material is delivered, stored and used in a safe manner and does not cause a hazard. To obtain a copy of the booklet “Be Winter Ready” email the Office of Emergency Planning at [email protected], lo-call 1890 252 736 or download from www.winterready.ie

Be Winter-Ready Severe weather challenges all of us. Activities that we take for granted can become difficult or even hazardous when severe weather occurs. However, by taking some simple steps you can reduce the impact of such events.

22/04/2011

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22/04/2011

*RRTF Community Transport Group Selected to Join Innovation Programme*

22/04/2011

*RRTF Seeks Funding for Pilot Minibus Training Programme*

20/04/2011

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+353879954993

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http://www.getaboutros.com/

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C/o Roscommon Community Fora, Abbeytown
Roscommon

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