East Haddam to Offer Public Transit Service with 9 Town Transit

A press release from 9 Town Transit:

East Haddam residents will soon have greater mobility with new access to a regional transit system. Beginning January 15th, the town of East Haddam will begin a contract with 9 Town Transit to provide general public Dial-A-Ride service throughout the town. 

9 Town Transit, operated by the Estuary Transit District, currently provides Dial-A-Ride service throughout Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.  Any location within East Haddam and Moodus will now also be included in the new expanded service area. 

“This is a great opportunity to add East Haddam to the 9-Town Transit system.   Our contract with 9-Town Transit will enable all residents, not just senior citizens, to take advantage of the Dial-A-Ride service and secure a ride anywhere in the 9-Town Transit district”, remarks East Haddam First Selectman Mark Walter.

9 Town Transit will also offer East Haddam residents service to parts of Westchester and Colchester, CT, including the Stop & Shop supermarket.  In addition, East Haddam residents may travel to the Middletown Stop & Shop supermarket, Middlesex Hospital, Middlesex Community College and the Saybrook Road area medical offices.

"I know that residents in East Haddam will see immediate benefits from this service. I am thrilled that after meeting with transit officials only a few weeks ago, we were able to make this service available to all residents, regardless of age, at the beginning of the New Year. I look forward to seeing their green bus around Moodus, Lake Hayward and all areas of town”, says State Representative Melissa Ziobron, who assisted in the collaboration.

To reserve a trip, customers will call 9 Town Transit at up to two weeks but no less than one day in advance.  The fare will be $3.00 each way, with seniors age 60 and over eligible to ride at a suggested donation of $1.50.  The hours of service are 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.  The service is open to the general public with no age restrictions.  All vehicles are fully accessible with wheelchair lifts and service is available for any trip purpose. 

Additional information, route maps and schedules are available online at www.9towntransit.com or by calling 9 Town Transit at 860-554-0551.