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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTWe are the largest human-service provider within the Southside Planning  District.Every week our vehicles travel routes and work with Social Service Agencies, Health Department and other facilities for the elderly. For example, in 2000 we traveled approximately 600,00 miles and delivered 125,000 meals to the congregate and homebound senior citizens. Transportation is provided throughout the counties of: Mecklenburg, Brunswick, and Halifax. We also transport as far as Richmond, VA; Durham, NC and other locations. We provide wheel chair accessible Medicaid Transportation to all medical facilities. OUR DRIVERS Our Transportation drivers have a variety of duties other than driving. They pack and deliver meals to congregate and homebound seniors, and check on the condition of the homebound seniors. We have preventative vehicle maintenance system recognized throughout the state. We have traveled in excess of 1.3 million miles without an accident resulting in an injury. Our drivers are trained in Passenger Assistance Techniques, First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving. Our drivers are in constant communication with Lake Country Area Agency on Aging. Each vehicle is equipped with a two-way radio system. When clients are transported out of the radio-service area, a cellular telephone is provided. CONTRIBUTIONS Contributions are very important to the continuation of the Transportation Program. There is no charge for transportation provided to eligible individuals. We appreciate any donations. Envelopes and receipts for contributions are provided by the van drivers. PUBLIC BUS SYSTEMS - LAB/HART LAB (Lake Area Bus) and HART(Halifax Area Rural Transportation) are public bus systems that provide transportation to people of any age. We will pick you up at your door and deliver you to your destination. The cost is $1.50 per "pick-up" and children under the age of three ride FREE. The LAB operates within the town limits of South Hill, LaCrosse, and Brodnax and HART within the town limits of South Boston and Halifax. HOURS OF OPERATION: LAB: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 am TO 6:00 pm HART: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 am TO 6:00 pm For more information contact: Lake Country Area Agency on Aging 1105 West Danville St. South Hill, Virginia 23970 Phone (434) 447-7661 - Fax (434) 447-4074 Toll Free 1-800-252-4464 (Within VA.) E-Mail: transportation@lcaaa.org LCAAA ADA Notice LCAAA Public Transportation Grievance Procedure LCAAA Title VI Complaint Procedures LCAAA Title VI Complaint Form |