Public transit in Polk County is provided by the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District, operating as Citrus Connection, which includes all public transportation within the county, including Winter Haven Area Transit, rural routes servicing Bartow, Ft. Meade and Frostproof, as well as all paratransit service. For years, public transit was made up as three agencies operating independently of each other, creating some challenges for riders who want to utilize the transit system throughout the county. Today, those services, personnel and assets are together working to bring you a top quality transit system under one simplified banner, Citrus Connection.
important information
COLTS & Summer of Safety
Citrus Connection, along with other various organizations, have teamed up to offer students a FREE method of public transportation.
Colts Information
Summer of Safety Information
REGIONAL MOBILITY
CALL CENTER
A one-call/one-click transportation resource center, coordinates with a network of community transportation service providers to provide access to transportation services for veterans and military families.
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ADA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Paratransit service, operated by Citrus Connection throughout Polk County, is available for persons with disabilities who are unable to ride the fixed route buses.
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