Licking County Transit

  745 E. Main St.
Newark, OH, 43055

(740) 670-5185

(Directions)

(Email Us) 

TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Allison, Executive Director
Larry Hogue, Deputy Director
Sam Sites, Fiscal Manager
Charles Henderson, Transportation Supervisor
Karrie Mick, Transportation Supervisor
Wayne Gore, Transportation Supervisor
Annette Duke, Dispatch Supervisor
Phil Bice, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Jessica Wiley, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Jody Bailey, Fiscal Analyst
Gina McNaught, Administrative Assistant


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 Deviated Fixed Routes
   

Licking County Transit (LCT) offers a Demand Response service and a Deviated Fixed Route Service for Licking County residents. LCT is owned, operated and governed by the citizens of Licking County through the Licking County Board of Commissioners.

Mission Statement

Safely connecting people to places and possibilities.

Vision Statement

Driving our region to the future.

Core Values

Safety
Ethics
Customer service
Unity
Reliability
Excellence

Services:
Route Service

Route service includes multiple routes with designated stops, operating on a scheduled loop at specific times.

  • Find nearby bus stops using our route guide or at transit.lickingcounty.gov
  • Check the schedule – Find out what time your stop is
  • Get to the bus stop 5 minutes early
  • No fare to ride
  • Reach out to our Dispatch Team for questions - 740-670-5185 (option #2)

      Demand Response Service

      Demand Response Service is scheduled curb to curb service.

      How to schedule

      • Call 740-670-5185 (option #1) or 1-800-350-7071. Give the scheduler the following information:
      • Day you want to travel
      • Your full name and those of any other passengers traveling with you.
      • Your address and phone number.
      • Mobility needs (wheelchair, cane, service animal, personal care attendant, etc.)
      • Pick up and drop off addresses - Please provide complete street address to assure we arrive at the correct location.
      • Time you need to be at your destination
      • Time you need picked up to return home.
      • Please be ready for your trip on the day and time that you have made arrangements.

      Fare (cost)

      • General Public - $4
      • Elderly & Disabled - $2  *Elderly & Disabled passengers may qualify for half fare with application approval.
      • Age 60+ - No Fare   **Ages 60+ qualify for rides with no fare under the Senior Citizens Levy Program.

      Exact change or ePass is required to ride. 

      Passengers can load funds onto their ePass with cash in person or with a driver. Passengers can also load funds by card in person or by clicking this link: https://swp.paymentsgateway.net *A 3% convenience fee applies to card payments, with a minimum charge of $1.50 fee. Electronic check payments include a $2.00 transaction fee.

      2024 Awards & Recognition

      1. Licking County Transit - Community Partner Award presented by the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities  
      2. Matthew Allison, Executive Director - Leonard Ronis Award presented by the Ohio Public Transit Association
      3. Matthew Allison, Executive Director - Public Health Guardian Award presented by the Licking County Health Department
      4. Jessica Wiley, Marketing & Communications Specialist - The Advocate's 20 Under 40 Winner

      2025 Awards & Recognition

      1. Licking County Transit - Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award presented by Licking Memorial Health Systems 
      2. Licking County Transit - Collaborative Excellence Award presented by the Ohio Public Transit Association
      3. Licking County Transit - Certificate of Recognition presented by United States House of Representative Troy Balderson in recognition of #5-Buckeye Lake|Hebron Route. 
      4. Licking County Transit - Certificate of Recognition presented by Ohio State House of Representatives Kevin Miller in recognition of #5-Buckeye Lake|Hebron Route. 

      Hiring

      • We are hiring for Operator positions. Click here for more information.
      • Licking County Transit is a government body established under the laws of the State of Ohio (ORC, Section 306) and is an EEO employer.

        

      Holidays

      • Licking County Transit is closed for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

      Funding

      Licking County Transit Services are funded, in part, by the Federal Transit Administration, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Licking County Board of Commissioners and users. Additional funding is provided by contracts with agencies to provide transportation services for their clients as well as community stakeholders.

      Ways to Donate

      Licking County Transit appreciates the generous support of our community. Your contributions help us continue our mission of safely connecting people to places and possibilities.

      • In Person: Donations may be made by cash or card at our office, located at 745 E. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.

      • By Mail: Checks can be mailed to 745 E. Main St., Newark, OH 43055. Please make checks payable to Licking County Transit.

       Route Guide - Booklet Version 
       Route Guide - Large Print 
       ePass Brochure 
       Service Information 
       Transit Code of Conduct 
       Civil Rights Title VI Notice