CARTS Expands Grocery Runs

Jamestown, NY -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards is pleased to announce that Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) has recently expanded the grocery runs that are available to County residents who may need transportation to their local supermarket.

According to Cheryl Gustafson, CARTS Senior Project Coordinator, the service is open to the public and may be scheduled by calling the CARTS office. Gustafson said the service has been available in Jamestown for some time now, and is branching out to other areas of Chautauqua County.

Edwards said it is difficult for some residents to get to the store in order to purchase their groceries. "CARTS blocked out time during the normal service times to accommodate those in need and will provide assistance to the door of a residence by carrying groceries if needed. By doing this we are not increasing costs to the system and are able to provide a reduced fare if trips are scheduled during these designated days and times."

The current schedule provides service on Mondays to the Mayville Quality Markets and on Tuesdays to the Westfield Quality Markets. Jamestown area residents can go on Tuesdays to Farm Fresh Foods, Quality Markets, Tops, Wegmans, Aldi's or Walmart. Dunkirk area residents can also go on Tuesdays to Walmart, Aldi's, Quality Markets or Tops.

Designated times for each store have been set up and may be scheduled by calling CARTS at 665-6466, 366-4500 or 1-800-388-6534.

Pictured, from left, Don Colf, Nancy LeBaron, Michele Westphal, April Lapp, Ashley Siliano, Cheryl Gustafson, Greg Edwards
(Photo courtesy of Joel Keefer)