ADA Paratransit
Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency
225 North Main Street, Suite 304
Bristol, CT 06010
1-860-589-7820 or 1-860-224-9888
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The Central Connecticut Paratransit Service, mandated by the American's Disability Act (ADA), provides transportation to those whose disability prevents them from using the regular city public bus systems.  The disability may be physical, visual or cognitive, permanent or temporary.  This service is available for any type of trip, not just for medical appointments.  Requirements when using this service include traveling during the service hours in your community and the origin and destination must be within 3/4 of a mile of a bus route.  The service region includes all of Bristol, New Britain and Plainville.  The area also includes parts of Berlin, Burlington, Cromwell, Farmington, Middletown, Newington, and West Hartford.  Passengers wishing to travel to or from these locations must contact John Tricaricio, 860-589-7820, to verify the address falls within the service area.  Service hours in Plainville are Monday-Saturday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

The cost for all trips within and among these four towns is $2.60 each way.  A 10 ticket book may be purchased for $23.40.  The DATTCO driver has ticket books on the bus.  The driver gets paid when you get on the bus.  If you do not have the fare, your requested trip will not be accommodated.  Exact change is required, if not using tickets.  All trips should be completed within the service hours of your community.  For example, if you live Plainville, you must plan your return trips according to the Plainville service hours, even if your are going to another town which has longer service hours.

Door To Door Service Transportation is provided from the front door of your pick-up location to the front door of your drop-off location.  The driver may provide assistance between the vehicle and the door.  Time constraints limit the driver's ability to assistant beyond the front entrance of your destination.  If your destination is a large building or expansive complex, it might be best to have a companion or personal care attendant accompany you to provide assistance after you arrive.

An application must be completed and to determine eligibility for ADA Transportation.  The application should be sent to Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency, 225 North Main Street, Suite 304, Bristol, CT 06010-4993.  Questions should be directed to John Tricarico at 860-589-7820.  Applications are available on-line at www.ccrpa.org; at the Plainville Senior Center, for those over the age of 60, or from Pam French at the Plainville Social Services Department.  For more information, or if help is needed filling out the application, Plainville residents over the age of 60 can call 860-747-5728, all other Plainville Residents can call Pam French at 860-793-0221, extension 294.