The goal of this council is to use vehicles through bi-county services to assist people with limited transportation to medical and work opportunities. Loans are based on demonstrated responsibility and a person's transportation needs. A committee has been established to identify transportation issues. This committee has received grants to do studies of various options that are available to overcome transportation barriers. A cooperative effort between the local Step Ahead Council and the Franklin County Transportation Services uses Title IV-B funds to provide free or subsidized transportation to any resident.
Every effort is made to ensure clients are able to reach the coordinators.
The program continues through the first weeks of work. Through a collaboration with the local Community Action Program, the Lake County DFC meets the transportation needs of individuals and families. In a contractual partnership, the local Community Action Program provides on-demand transportation. This enables clients to attain self-sufficiency by providing rides to work, interviews, and training. This system provides access to residents outside the urban area.