United Community Action Program, lnc. /Cimarron Public Transit will hold community forums in January related to public transportation for Creek, Kay, Osage, Pawnee, and Washington counties. Staff requests input from riders, local businesses, municipalities, social service agencies, Tribes, private providers, health facilities, elected officials, and the general public to assist in preparing for the future.
The advantage of receiving open communication helps the program to better match service with needs. According to Laura Corff, transit director, “Priorities will focus on maintaining the highest level of service in alignment with available resources to meet the greatest needs.” Cimarron Transit seeks comments from citizens regarding transportation needs and issues for consideration in updating the agency’s transportation plan. The transportation plan will be incorporated into the annual application for funding under Section 5311 formula grants for Rural Areas, which is due to the Transit Program Division of ODOT in March.
The meeting for Ponca City is scheduled for January 28, 2020 at City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue, in the Barnes Room, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Those interested in attending may request free transportation to/from the meeting. A limited number of free rides will be available to first callers who schedule 72-hours in advance. Those unable to attend a meeting can submit responses by email to [email protected], by fax to 918-762-3041 Ext.181 or by mail to 501 Sixth Street, Pawnee, OK 74058.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Corff at 918-762-3041 Ext. 181 or [email protected].
Cimarron Public Transit is a division of United Community Action Program, Inc. of Pawnee. The agency administers the following federal and state programs: Early Head Start, Head Start, rental, Child Care Food Program, CASA, Community Alcoholism Services, Family and Community Services and Cimarron Public Transit System. For more information, check out the agency’s website is www.ucapinc.org.
HEALTHY RESOURCES
As an advocate of Certified Healthy Oklahoma,
the City of Ponca City participates in the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition.
Cimarron Transit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……. 718-0444
Kay County Healthy Living Coalition …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 765-2476
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Child Car Seat Inspections (Appointment Only)
Kay County Health Department…………………………………………433 Fairview ……………………………………….. ……… 762-1641
Ponca City Fire Department………………………………………………500 E. Grand………………………………………………… 767-0368
Oklahoma Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Safeline…………………………………………………………..…..800-522-SAFE (800-522-7233)
Oklahoma Tobacco Hotline……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
Pharmaceutical Take-Back Location-Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
Ponca City Police Department …………………………………………..200 E. Oklahoma …………………………………. ……… 767-0370
Problem Gambling Hotline…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..800-522-4700
Recreation
Lew Wentz Golf Course…………………………………………………….2928 LA Cann Drive ……………………………… ……… 767-0433
Ponca City RecPlex ………………………………………………………….1604 W. Grand ………………………………………..…… 767-0430
Ponca City Senior Center ………………………………………………….319 W. Grand ………………………………………………. 763-8051
Suicide Prevention ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 800-SUICIDE and 800-273-TALK
