Our Partners
In addition to the opportunities we offer, we also partner with local agencies. See below for a list of our current partners. If you are with an agency and think there may be a possibility to partner with HIRTA, reach out to HIRTA's Business Development Manager, Brooke Ramsey, by clicking here.
Access2Care
Access2Care is the innovation arm of Global Medical Response, developing services and technologies that are transforming the delivery of medical care. These services include managed transportation, online medical-transport ordering, transfer center coordination, nurse navigation and ET3 partnerships.
Visit their website by clicking here.
Aging Resources
The mission of Aging Resources of Central Iowa is to lead, advocate and serve as well as plan and coordinate resources in the provision of services to persons in central Iowa, their families, caregivers or representatives enabling elders to lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in the least restrictive environment.
Visit their website by clicking here.
View our Aging Resources handout by clicking here.
AmeriCorps Seniors
AmeriCorps Seniors is a federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges
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Central Iowa Community Services
CICS supports individuals and strengthens communities by serving the unique needs of individuals with mental health and intellectual and other disabilities in Iowa.
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Central Iowa Regional Transportation and Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) organized in 1994 to carry out transportation planning for eight counties in central Iowa. It serves as the designated regional transportation planning agency for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Region 11. The CIRTPA coordinates planning and programming efforts in the region and fosters new partnerships with state and local officials.
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CyRide
CyRide is the city bus system for Ames, Iowa. It is a collaboration between the City of Ames, Iowa State University (ISU), and ISU's Student Government. CyRide operates 13 fixed routes, a Dial-A-Ride service for persons with a disability, and a late night service.
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Iowa DOT
Whether it’s getting us from place to place or the path the goods we use take to get to us, transportation touches every citizen nearly every day. Our state’s transportation stretches across thousands of years and across a variety of modes.
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Iowa Economic Development (IEDA)
The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses.
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research.
Visit their website by clicking here.
United Way
We partner with the Boone County United Way, Marion County United Way, United Way of Central Iowa, and the United Way of Story County. United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for all. Their focus is on education, income and health—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community.
Visit the Boone County United Way website by clicking here.
Visit the Marion County United Way website by clicking here.
Visit the United Way of Central Iowa website by clicking here.
Visit the United Way of Story County website by clicking here.
Our Cities & Counties
We partner with the city of Ames, Newton, Winterset, Pleasantville, Ogden, Adel, Waukee, and Norwalk. We also partner with all of our seven counties to best serve our communities.