SMART Paratransit Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit
Serving Oktibbeha County
About
S.M.A.R.T. Paratransit is a specialized, origin-to-destination transit service operated by Mississippi State University and the City of Starkville. It provides accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use the standard fixed-route bus system.
Door-to-Door Rides: Offers scheduled, direct rides throughout Starkville and the MSU campus.
Application Required: Riders must submit an application that includes a Physician’s Verification of Disability form completed by a healthcare provider.
Approval Process: Eligibility is determined within 21 days, and S.M.A.R.T. provides free transportation to and from any required in-person interview.
Essential details
Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm. Closed on the following holidays: M. L. King Jr. Day, Good Friday/Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas.New Year Winter Holidays (9 days)
Appointment only
Free — A personal care attendant who is required to ride with a passenger may ride free. The need for PCA must be indicated on the certification application in order for the PCA to ride. PCAs must be scheduled at the same time the client schedules their trip in order to reserve the necessary space on the vehicle. The origin and destination of the PCA must be the same as the customer.
Same day
Who is eligible
SMART personnel will determine the eligibility status of a passenger based on the
information contained on the application and physicians form. A person may be
determined eligible, temporarily eligible, or conditionally eligible for certain trips.
The applicant will be notified in writing of the eligibility upon determination. An in-
person interview may be necessary for eligibility determination. Transportation for
any required in-person interview will be provided by SMART.