The Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is conducting a series of virtual Transportation Needs Listening Sessions and a short public transportation needs assessment survey. The upcoming virtual meetings and public survey are an important part of the 2025 Mobility & Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Update. Your input is needed on the transportation needs of [...]
Pictured with the recently-redesigned UCHRA Pick Up Upper Cumberland vehicles are, from left: Billy Gilbert, UCHRA Public Transportation Driver; Mark Farley, UCDD-UCHRA Executive Director; Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor; Laurin Wheaton, Cookeville Mayor; RJ Crawford; Crossville Mayor; Allen Foster, Cumberland County Mayor; Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director; Jacklyn Medley, Mobility Manager; Lloyd Williams, [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation’s on-demand service, Pick-Up Upper Cumberland, has announced an updated app name in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store: Pick-Up Upper Cumberland. With the Pick Up Upper Cumberland app, you can schedule rides in seconds, track your trip in real-time, and pay seamlessly—all from your phone. Whether you need a ride [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation staff recently attended the 2024 TPTA (Tennessee Public Transportation Association) Annual Conference & Expo in Franklin, Tenn. The conference included general sessions and workshops focused on current issues facing public transportation During the event, staff showed up in full force in support of drivers competing in the annual statewide roadeo competition. Driver Jonny [...]
Exciting News from the National RTAP (Rural Transit Assistance Program) 2024 Art Contest! We are proud to share our team’s outstanding submissions for this year’s National RTAP Art Contest: Digital Illustration by Mobility Manager, Jacklyn Medley Painting by Pickett County Driver, Sheryl Stephens Illustration by Manager, Al Ashburn A special congratulations to Jacklyn Medley, who received an Honorable [...]
It’s a way to reach out to those in crisis and spread awareness of a valuable mental health resource. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation vehicles have begun displaying signage promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. “The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is honored to be once again working with UCHRA to support [...]
Effective July 1, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation’s Go Route will be fare-free. “We are thrilled to be able to provide this vital transportation service free of charge,” said Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director. "Removing the fare makes our bus routes in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville more accessible to everyone. [...]
The following article was published by Newstalk 94.1 and can be found here. The pay increase is effective July 1, 2024. Base pay for UCHRA Public Transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to [...]
This Valentine's Day, UCHRA Public Transportation is sharing the love by offering FREE rides on its Go Route in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville! On Wednesday, Feb. 14, hop on board and enjoy the convenience of UCHRA Public Transportation's Go Route without worrying about fares. Whether you're commuting or planning a special day out, UCHRA [...]
UPPER CUMBERLAND — A variety of upgrades have been announced for the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) transit services in the coming weeks. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14, UCHRA Public Transportation will begin charging a flat rate of $2 each way for in-county travel. Special discounts, for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans, are also [...]
