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Share Your Feedback Want to give an employee a shoutout for doing a good job? Maybe you have a great idea to improve our services! We want to know! Use the form below to provide us with comments or suggestions that you may have to help ATA Bus better serve our communities! If submitting a complaint, please be sure to include as many details about the nature of your issue so that it can be properly addressed. This could include but is not limited to: Date and Time of Issue, Route #, Bus #, Location of Issue, etc. All Forms can be submitted anonymously by leaving optional information blank. If you are wanting a response or to be contacted about your feedback, please be sure to include a first name and your email and/or phone number. Want a new bus top or want to recommend a change? Submit a Bus Stop Request/Modification Form Feedback Form First Name (optional) Last Name (optional) Email (optional) Phone (optional) What type of feedback are you submitting? Choose an option What service are you providing feedback on? Choose an option Message Submit Thank you for your feedback! Advertising Employment Opportunities Bid Postings Philanthropy Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

Partnerships ATA Bus would not be able to serve our communities without the help of our local partnerships. Please help us thank them by visiting their website and learning more about what they do! Your Business Here! Interested in learning more about what a partnership with ATA Bus can bring to your business or organization? Send us an email now! Contact Us Hours of Operation FHATA Boards Highlights Terms of Use Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

The following is information to help potential vendors and partners learn about the procurement process. Doing Business with ATA Bus We welcome your interest in doing business with us. We highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the information provided here to help assist you in the process. We’ve posted just about everything you need to know to be able to make informed inquiries about doing business with Flint Hills ATA Bus. The information provided in the link pages is meant to help notify and educate the public and potential partners of FHATA's upcoming bids and proposal opportunities, the policies and procedures of such processes, and details of previous procurement opportunities. Open Solicitations Closed Solicitations Vendor Registration About FHATA Procurement Advertising Employment Opportunities Philanthropy Share Your Feedback Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

Philanthropy Diehl Grant - Providing Bus Passes to Help Combat Food Insecurity In the spring of 2022, ATA Bus was awarded a Diehl Community Grant through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. This grant is intended to support projects likely to have a major impact on community efforts in the arts, basic human needs, and youth, located in or impacting a large segment of the population. ATA Bus works closely with many service organizations in the community and was able to identify the need for easily accessible transportation to help combat food insecurity. To explain further, according to Feeding America, 13.5% of people in Riley County are experiencing Food Insecurity. In order to allow more people to access the organizations and groups in town who can help individuals acquire food, meals, and other resources, ATA Bus applied for funding in order to provide those entities with Bus Passes at no cost. With the award of the Grant, it means that many of the helpful organizations in town will be given ATA Bus passes for no charge to provide freely to the individuals they serve who are in need. ATA Bus is delighted to have been given this opportunity and feels proud to be able to better the community through this program. Partnered Organizations: Food and Farm Council Be Able Community Salvation Army Flint Hills Breadbasket Flint Hills Wellness Coalition Sunflower CASA Shepherd's Crossing Common Table Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please feel free to contact any of the organizations above for assistance and care. Westloop Blessing Box In late 2020, ATA Bus wanted to find a way to help give back to the Manhattan Community. During this time, the Riley County Food and Farm Council had offered a prebuilt “Blessing Box” to us if we would like to sponsor it and arrange for it to be placed on the West side of Manhattan. Through coordination with the Westloop Business Association, Brixmor Property Group, KS State Bank and JP Enterprises, the Blessing Box was installed in the Westloop Parking lot in December of 2020. Since that time, the Blessing Box has confirmed that there was a need for assistance in this area as it is used daily. Beginning in 2021, ATA Bus sought out other Westloop Businesses to help sponsor the Blessing Box for one month at a time. Many businesses have reached out and volunteered to do so and it has been tremendously successful in helping keep it stocked. Below you can find a list of our current monthly sponsors! If you are interested in giving back to the community also, stocking the Blessing Box is a great way to do so! There are some helpful instructions below, along with a list of all of the Blessing Boxes located throughout Manhattan so you can find a location that works best for you! Instructions for Filling Blessing Boxes (PDF) Blessing Box Locations (PDF) Advertising Employment Opportunities Bid Postings Share Your Feedback Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise As a condition of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, ATA Bus is required to adopt a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The Department of Transportation’s DBE program was created to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts and to assist in the development of minority and women-owned small businesses so that they can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program. DBE Goal Available for Public Comment The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency has established an overall race-neutral goal of 0.78% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation on federally-assisted programs in Federal Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The proposed goal was established in accordance with regulations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26, as amended. The proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection during normal business hours, at Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency, 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66503, or by clicking the link below. Comments pertaining to the goal will be accepted for forty-five (45) days, starting June 5, 2025. Comments should be directed to the DBE Liason at Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency at 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66503, or can be emailed to fhata@fhata.org with the subject line: ATTN: DBE Liason - Public Comment 2025. To view the full DBE policy and goal, please click the link below: Looking for more information about DBE? Check out these helpful documents and links: KDOT DBE Contractor Directory - https://kdotapp.ksdot.gov/dbecontractorlist/ Disadvantage Business Enterprise Policy (PDF) Minority/Woman Certification Overview - KDOC (PDF) Office of Minority & Women Business Development Contact - KDOC (PDF) Employment Opportunities Bid Postings Philanthropy Share Your Feedback Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

There are many ways to get involved with ATA Bus other than being a rider! See how you can join our team, help our mission, share your ideas, and much more, all in the options below! Opportunities There are many ways to get involved with ATA Bus other than being a rider! See how you can join our team, help our mission, share your ideas, and much more, all in the options below! Bid Postings View the current open ATA Bus bid postings. Work for ATA Bus Looking for employment? View career opportunities and apply to join the ATA Bus team. Share Your Feedback Want to give an employee a shoutout for doing a good job? Have an idea to improve our services? We want to know! Advertising Explore cost effective options to reach prospective customers, employees, or community members. Philanthropy See the different ways that you can help ATA Bus give back to the local communities we serve .

View current employment opportunities at ATA Bus. Employment Opportunities We believe in empowering people and connecting communities. At Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus), we make a difference in the lives of our community by the work we do. We believe that no matter our job, we all contribute to this vision and work to make a positive impact in our communities every single day. Why ATA Bus ATA Bus empowers people and connects communities - That’s why we need amazing people like YOU! Take a look at some of the benefits of being a part of the ATA Bus Team. The above description of benefits is as of 2025 and is meant to provide a general overview of benefits available. This does not represent a binding commitment of offerings. Benefits are subject to change with or without website posting. Firm benefits will be detailed at time of hire. Want to know more before applying? Fill out the form below and we will reach out! First name* Last name* Email* Phone* What role are you interested in?* CDL Driver Non-CDL Driver Other What schedule are you interested in?* Part Time Full Time Do you have a CDL + P endorsement?* Yes No I have a CDL but no P endorsement Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?* Yes No How did you hear about this job?* Social Media Radio Ad Newspaper Ad Word of Mouth Job Fair Other Submit Hear from Lead Driver, Tony, about why Driving with ATA is made for you. Advertising Bid Postings Philanthropy Share Your Feedback Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org Open Job Opportunities Non-CDL Bus Operator Starting pay is $17.00/hour No CDL Required Provide reliable transportation services to the public by operating the vehicles safely and carefully Opportunity to participate in our CDL Training Program within your first 6 months or less of employment, pay will increase to $16.50 per hour after obtaining CDL C with Passenger Endorsement Full-time hires average 45 hours per week. Shifts are 6-8 hours long with overtime hours available Potential for greater earnings with shift pick-up bonuses and overtime pay CDL Class - C with Passenger Endorsement Bus Operator Starting pay is $18.50/hour With CDL Class C + P Endorsement Provide reliable transportation services to the public by operating the vehicles safely and carefully Part-Time and Full-Time positions available Full-time hires average 45 hours per week. Shifts are 6-8 hours long with overtime hours available Potential for greater earnings with shift pick-up bonuses and overtime pay General Bus Operator Requirements: Must be able to work various shifts including evenings and weekends Minimum age of 21. High school diploma or equivalent. Authorized to work in the United States. Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the previous three years. Must be able to maintain a KDOT physical certification. Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job subject to testing criteria. Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and Physical Capacity Profile. Great customer service/people skills, including good verbal and written communication skills. Must show a stable previous work history. CDL Class C with Passenger endorsement is required for Part-Time and Full-Time CDL Drivers Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Need CDL

Policies and Forms Applications, Ride Guides & Policies Applications Ride Guides Forms Policies ADA Paratransit Application (PDF) Half-Fare Printable Application Form (PDF) Rider Handbook (PDF) Reasonable Modification Request Form (PDF) Reasonable Modification Complaint Form (PDF) FHATA Title VI Complaint Procedures and Form (PDF) FHATA Title VI Policy (PDF) Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Policy (PDF) Reasonable Modification Request Policy (PDF) Americans with Disabilities Act Policy & Procedures (PDF) Sunday and Holiday Dispatch Policy and Procedures (PDF) How To Submit Forms YOU PROVIDE THE DOCUMENT Click the document you need Print the document Fill out the document Mail completed document to: FHATA 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Or email completed document to: fhata@fhata.org DOCUMENT PROVIDED TO YOU Identify what document you need Call or email the office to request the document be mailed to you (785-537-6345) Fill out the document Mail completed document to: FHATA 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Or email completed document to: fhata@fhata.org Demand Response ADA Travel Training Civil Rights/Title VI Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

Travel Training What does Mobility mean to you? Demand Response ADA Civil Rights/Title VI Policies Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

Civil Rights/Title VI The Flint Hills Regional Transit Administration (FHATA) herby gives public notice that it is the policy of the agency to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under all programs or activities that the FHATA receives federal financial assistance. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with the FHATA. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the FHATA’s Title VI Coordinator within one hundred and eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. View our Title VI Program Limited English Proficiency Plan and Public Participation Plan using the link below: In addition to this, if you feel you have a complaint about the accessibility of the FHATA Transportation System or believe you have been discriminated against because of your disability, please use this form to file a complaint. Public Participation View FHATA Title VI Policy (PDF) File a Title VI Complaint (PDF) Public Participation Policy Demand Response ADA Travel Training Policies Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org

We schedule vehicles and drivers today to meet the demand for rides tomorrow. Demand Response/Paratransit Apart from scheduled fixed route services, we also offer origin to destination "demand-response" general public transportation. We schedule vehicles and drivers today to meet the demand for rides tomorrow. Eligibility Individuals who qualify as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and those who are 60 years or older, who are not able to use the fixed route services must complete and submit the appropriate application and be deemed eligible before being able to use the Demand Response service. For more information regarding eligibility, please contact ATA Bus at (785) 537-6345 . ADA Travel Training Civil Rights/Title VI Policies Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org Making Reservations Our fixed route program’s complementary paratransit provides a call-in scheduling service. Riders must call-in the day before to schedule their rides. The phone number is (785) 537-6345 or 1-877-551-6345. The complementary paratransit line is available Monday- Saturday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. All ADA complementary paratransit “will calls” must be received by the office no later than 6:15 p.m. “Will calls” for general demand response rides must be received by the office no later than 5:00 pm. To assure a ride, it is advisable to book your trip as far ahead as possible. All requests for rides must be scheduled at least a day in advance. Rides can be scheduled for up to two weeks in advance and for anytime during service hours. For next day rides, the cutoff time for scheduling is 5:00 pm the day before. Further, riders should not attempt to schedule a ride by leaving ride requests on the voice mail. To make a reservation for Paratransit Service, call 785-537-6345 ext. 2 at least one day before your trip. If there is no space available at your requested time, you may be offered an alternate time up to one hour earlier or later. Required Information When you call to make your reservation, please have the following information available: • Full Name • Telephone number • Date of trip & requested pick-up time • Pick-up address & drop-off address • Please let us know if you will be traveling with a companion or service animal We'll give you a 30 minute window of time when you should be ready for both your pick-up and return trip. Sunday and Holiday/Closure Scheduling ADA complementary paratransit customers are allowed to schedule rides on Sundays and any holiday or day when FHATA is closed or has suspended service. This will be done via an ADA reservation phone line. Scheduling Info: • On closure/suspended service days, the ADA reservation line will be open from 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. • The line is 785-537-6345. • ADA complementary paratransit customers will be able to dial in during available hours and leave a voicemail that details their requested trip. Please be sure to leave your name and phone number in the message. • Staff will return your call between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Sunday to confirm the trips. Service Information Complementary paratransit service is available during the same service hours that fixed route transit is available in a corridor. For the Manhattan fixed route service, this means service within three-quarters (3/4) mile of the routes shall be available from 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday and 9:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday. For the Junction City/Grandview Plaza fixed route service, this means service within three-quarters (3/4) mile of the routes shall be available from 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday. The ATA Bus demand response service will observe these holidays on which no service will be available: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Children ten (10) and under can ride the demand response service for free. All children under the age of twelve (12) must be accompanied by an adult on demand response trips. Seat belts must be worn at all times when riding demand response. Service Animals We welcome service animals at no extra cost. Please tell us if you have a service animal when you register for the service. When making your reservation, please notify us if the service animal will be riding with you. Please Note: Service animals must be supervised and the owner/handler must retain full control of the animal at all times. Owners/handlers are responsible for cleanup of any waste or litter caused by the service animal and are liable for any damages the animal cause. Personal Attendants If you have a personal attendant/PCA registered with ATA Bus, that individual may ride with you at no additional charge. Fare Costs Click on the link below to view the Fares Page and the fares for Paratransit/Demand Response Service. DEMAND RESPONSE FARES(javascript:void(0)) Applications Instructions: If applying due to age (60+), you only need to complete and submit Sections 1 and 2 and submit proof of age. If applying due to ADA, you need to complete and submit Sections 1, 2, and 3, and a licensed professional will complete and submit Section 4. Application: Applications and supporting documents can be mailed to: Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Attn: ADA Application 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Applications can also be emailed to fhata@fhata.org If sending ADA paperwork via email, please follow the appropriate formatting to ensure your email is validated as safe: SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL MUST READ: ATA Bus 2026 ADA/Half Fare Paperwork – Last Name, First Name EMAIL BODY MUST READ: My name is _____ _______ and I am sending this email to apply for the curb-to-curb/half fare service with Flint Hills ATA Bus 2026. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH YOUR EMAILED APPLICATION ! You can also view the requirements by clicking the button below: ADA Paratransit Application (PDF) Email Requirements

Curb to curb demand response service is available on all shuttles and routes to provide persons with mobility impairments access. ADA Policies It is the policy of ATA Bus to uphold and assure full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all related statutes. ADA Complaint Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provide that no entity shall discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of transportation service. If you have a complaint about the accessibility of the FHATA Inc. transit system or believe you have been discriminated against because of your disability, you can use the linked form below to file a complaint. To file this complaint, accurately fill it out, and mail or email it to: Attn: Civil Rights Officer 5815 Marlatt Av Manhattan, KS 66503 fhata@fhata.org Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Form (PDF) Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Policy (PDF) Reasonable Modification ADA and related statutes provide that transportation entities are required to make reasonable modifications/accommodations to policies, practices, and procedures to avoid discrimination and ensure that their programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance. Any individual, group of individuals, or entity that wants ATA to modify its service to accommodate a disability may make a reasonable request for modification. View our full policy using the link below: To make a reasonable request for modification, please click on the link below, fill it out accurately, and mail or email it to: fhata@fhata.org FHATA 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 If you would like to file a complaint regarding Reasonable Modification, please click on the link below, fill it out accurately, and mail or email it to: fhata@fhata.org FHATA 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Sunday and Holiday/Closure Scheduling ADA complementary paratransit customers are allowed to schedule rides on Sundays and any holiday or day when FHATA is closed or has suspended service. This will be done via an ADA reservation phone line. Scheduling Info: On closure/suspended service days, the ADA reservation line will be open from 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. The line is 785-537-6345. ADA complementary paratransit customers will be able to dial in during available hours and leave a voicemail that details their requested trip. Please be sure to leave your name and phone number in the message. Staff will return your call between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Sunday to confirm the trips. View our full policy using the link below: If you do not have the ability to print or digitally complete the documents, please contact us and we can mail you the necessary documents for return. Reasonable Modifications Requests Policy (PDF) Reasonable Modification Request Form (PDF) Reasonable Modification Complaint Form (PDF) Sunday and Holiday Dispatch Policy and Procedures (PDF) Demand Response Travel Training Civil Rights/Title VI Policies Contact Information 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 537-6345 Toll Free: (877) 551-6345 fhata@fhata.org Applications Instructions: If applying due to age (60+), you only need to complete and submit Sections 1 and 2 and submit proof of age. If applying due to ADA, you need to complete and submit Sections 1, 2, and 3, and a licensed professional will complete and submit Section 4. Application: Submit your completed paperwork now using the button below: Applications and supporting documents can be mailed to: Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Attn: ADA Application 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Applications can also be emailed to fhata@fhata.org If sending ADA paperwork via email, please follow the appropriate formatting to ensure your email is validated as safe: SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL MUST READ: ATA Bus 2026 ADA/Half Fare Paperwork – Last Name, First Name EMAIL BODY MUST READ: My name is _____ _______ and I am sending this email to apply for the curb-to-curb/half fare service with Flint Hills ATA Bus 2026. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH YOUR EMAILED APPLICATION! ADA Paratransit Application (PDF) Submit Your Paperwork Email Requirements