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What
is the HOP?
What does "the HOP" mean?
Who can use the HOP?
When does the HOP operate?
Where does the HOP operate?
Why have the HOP?
How does the HOP receive its funding?
How much does it cost to ride the HOP?
How can I buy monthly passes?
When will the service area expand?
Is the HOP safe?
What is the HOP?
The HOP is Central Texas' Regional Public Transit System operated by
Hill Country Transit District through offices in Killeen, Temple and
San Saba, Texas. Fixed route and complementary paratransit public
transportation service is provided in the Killeen-Copperas Cove-Harker
Heights and in the Temple-Belton
urban area. Rural public transportation is provided through a demand
response system in the smaller communities within the 9 county
transit district
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What
does "the HOP" mean?
The name "HOP" isn't an acronym. The name was chosen
to reflect the short, quick trips our customers can make when using
the system.
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Who
can use the HOP?
Everyone is welcome on the HOP. Riders under age 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. Every bus is wheelchair accessible.
Specific regulations are stated in the
General
Riding and Use Rules for Passengers.
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When
does the HOP operate?
In Killeen: the HOP operates Monday - Friday 6am - 7pm. No
Saturday, Sunday or holiday service is provided.
In Temple the HOP
operates Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm, Saturdays 10am - 5pm.
No Sunday or holiday service is provided.
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Where
does the HOP operate?
The HOP operates fixed route and complementary paratransit service
in the Killeen-Copperas Cove-Harker Heights and the Temple-Belton urban area and a demand response
service in rural communities within the nine-county transit
district.
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Why
have the HOP?
Public transit creates opportunities for employment, education,
recreation, shopping, social activities, community involvement and
cultural activities, especially for those people who have limited
means of transportation. Public transportation is part of the
foundation for the enhanced quality of life in an urban environment.
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How
is the HOP funded?
Financial support for the HOP comes from local, State, and
Federal sources. Federal support comes from the Federal Transit
Administration; State support comes from the Texas Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Fund; and local support comes
from a cash contribution by Hill Country Transit District
and in-kind match by local governments.
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How
much does it cost to ride the HOP?
Ride one-way anywhere on the system for only $1.00! Elderly,
individuals with disabilities, Medicare recipients, and students
ride half fare with HOP issued eligibility card and photo ID.
Reduced rates are granted on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, customers are able to buy monthly bus passes;
otherwise, exact change is needed for the fare box.
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How
can I buy monthly passes?
Save money each month by purchasing a monthly HOP pass for only $25.
Monthly passes can be purchased at the HOP offices in Killeen at
1309 MLK, Jr. Blvd, or, in Temple at the HOP offices at 5200 South
General Bruce Drive. Passes purchased in Killeen are valid only in
the Killeen service area, and passes purchased in Temple are valid
only in the Temple service area.
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When
will the service area expand?
Review of existing service routes and stops is a continuing process.
Passenger boarding/debarking points are periodically monitored.
Rider ship trends are tracked. A major review of the system is
performed each year and any adjustments are made to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of the system. It is important to hear
your ideas about how we can make the system better. Before
major changes are made a public comment period is provided and a
public hearing is held. We want your input.
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Is
the HOP safe?
Yes. The General Riding and Use Rules for Passengers outlines the rules and
regulations which each rider must adhere to. Each bus is in constant
communication with a dispatcher and will be able to report any
trouble. In the spring of 2001, security cameras were added to every
bus. Finally, all drivers will receive approximately 40 classroom
hours of training in CPR, First Aid, Passenger Assistance Training,
major and minor emergency procedures, and Defensive Driving.
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