The Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) was established in 1978 with the provisions of Chapter 161B. The FRTA currently serves 41 communities throughout Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester Counties. While it is not the largest transit authority in Massachusetts, the FRTA covers the greatest distance at 1121.08 square miles of service coverage and in the most geographically rural area in the state.
The FRTA contracts with the Department of Medical Assistance (DMA), Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Public Health (DPH) for human service transportation. We can arrange transportation by request for elders and the disabled residents in our 41 town area. We use a network of public and private transportation providers to provide this service. In order to qualify for these services, you must be 60 or older or have a significant mobility or functional impairment. Disabled customers must have valid eligibility through the FRTA. We also provide services through our Med-Ride program.
Towns Serviced:
Ashfield, Deerfield, Leyden, Rowe, Bernardston, Erving, Middlefield, Russell, Blanford, Gill, Montague, Shelburne, Buckland, Goshen, Montgomery, Shutesbury, Charlemont, Granville, New Salem, Southampton, Chester, Greenfield, Northfield, Southwick, Chesterfield, Hatfield, Orange, Warwick, Colrain, Hawley, Phillipston, Wendell, Conway, Heath, Plainfield, Westampton, Cummington, Huntington, Petersham, Whately, Worthington