The User-Friendly Guide to…
NORTHERN BERKSHIRE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Prepared by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)in partnership with Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)
September, 2001
Important Notes
Call specific transportation services to confirm details. Most services appreciate or require notice well in advance of the time a ride is needed
Listing in this guide does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in any way. Complaints or concerns should be raised first with the organization itself, then with an appropriate oversight organization.
BRPC welcomes additions or corrections to this publication. It will be updated periodically and also prepared for the southern and central Berkshires. Feel free to use the Additions & Changes Form inside the back cover or send comments to:
1 Fenn St., Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
or
BRPC@BerkshirePlanning.org.
Additional copies of this publication are available from BRPC for $1 (to cover postage & handling) or free from the web site, www.BerkshirePlanning.org. Additional related studies are also available.
This project is funded by the U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) & Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) & through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation & Construction (EOTC)
Introduction
Welcome to the User-friendly Guide to Northern Berkshire Community Transportation Services. This publication is intended to help everyone get around and to efficiently use existing resources.
List of Services
American Cab Co.
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Amtrak
Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC)
Berkshire Regional Transportation Authority (BRTA)
Berkshire Works
Bonanza Bus Lines
CARAVAN for Commuters
Church Outreach to Youth Project (COTY)
Council on Aging- Adams
Council on Aging - Cheshire
Council on Aging- Clarksburg
Council on Aging- Florida
Council on Aging- North Adams
Council on Aging- Savoy
Council on Aging- Williamstown
Greyhound (see Peter Pan)
Lenox Taxi and Limousine
North Adams Ambulance Service
North Adams Regional Hospital
Peter Pan/Greyhound Bus Lines
Transport the People, Inc.
Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.
VA Van Services
Veteran's Taxi
Village Ambulance Service
American Cab Co.
420 Curran Memorial Highway
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-2000
7 Days, 6 am - 1 am
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: able bodied people
Criteria: none
Additional Info: They accept BRTA taxi tickets. They also operate a service to airports.
American Cancer Society
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 445-0018
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: able-bodied elderly and non-elderly
Criteria: cancer-related appointments
Fare: Free
American Red Cross
480 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-1506
Monday-Friday 6am-8pm
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County (note: unable to provide service within home town/city - only offers transport between towns/cities in Berkshire County and to regional medical resources such as in Boston)
Clientele: able-bodied elderly and non-elderly, not able to transport clients with oxygen tanks.
Criteria: medical necessities - call in advance to set up transportation time.
Fare: Free
Additional Info: They rely on volunteer drivers and can always use more.
Amtrak
(800) 872-7245
www.Amtrak.com
7 days
Areas Served: The Lake Shore Limited is an east-west route between Chicago and Boston that stops in Pittsfield
Clientele: all
Fare: For example, Pittsfield-Albany $12 one-way maximum (varies by time)
Additional Info: Schedule as of September, 2001:
Pittsfield - Boston 2:06 am
Boston - Pittsfield 1:45 pm
Pittsfield - Albany 5:34 pm
Albany - Pittsfield 1:00 pm
Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC)
428 Merrill Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-4420
Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Area: Berkshire County
Clientele: clients of the Department of Mental Retardation, other contracting human service agencies
Criteria: Transport for Day Care and Sheltered Workshops only
Fare: Free
Berkshire Regional Transportation Authority (BRTA)
67 Downing Parkway
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-2782
Monday-Saturday
Areas Served: much of Berkshire County
Clientele: all
Fare: fixed route service is $.75 per town traveled, half-fare for people over 60 or with disabilities (file form with BRTA)
Additional Services: contracts to provide curb-to-curb (taxi tickets) and door-to-door (para-transit) services for people who met certain criteria. They are also the Access-to-Jobs transportation contact for people transitioning off social services (call for information)
Berkshire Works
184 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-2220
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: able-bodied non-elderly
Criteria: income requirement, transportation for job search and training only
Fare: Free
Bonanza Bus Lines
(888) 751-8800
www.BonanzaBus.com
7 days
Areas Served: Route travels through Berkshire County between Vermont & New York City
Clientele: ambulatory
Fare: For example, Williamstown-NYC $35 one-way
Additional Info: Stops in Williamstown, then Pittsfield for transfers to Peter Pan to travel east or west.
CARAVAN for Commuters
(888) 4-COMMUTE
www.commute.com
Monday - Friday
Areas Served: Massachusetts
Clientele: commuters
Fare: Free
Additional Info: Matches commuters willing to carpool or share rides, other information
Church Outreach to Youth Project (COTY)
60 Lincoln Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-3133
Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm
Areas Served: North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida
Clientele: youth under 18 years of age
Criteria: youth center membership
Fare: Free
Council on Aging- Adams
18 East Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-8333
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Areas: Adams, North Adams, Williamstown
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Criteria: able-bodied elderly, disabled elderly, non-elderly disabled
Fare: To and from Community Center: $0 .25 each way
To and from locations in Adams: $0.50 each way
To and from locations in North Adams: $0.75 each way
To and from locations in Williamstown: $1.00 each way
Council on Aging - Cheshire
80 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-1690
Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
Areas Served: Cheshire
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Fare: $2
Council on Aging- Clarksburg
Town Hall
111River Road
Clarksburg, MA 01247
Monday - Friday, as needed
Areas served: Clarksburg
Clientele: able-bodied elderly, able-bodied non-elderly
Fare: Free
Additional Info: They rely on volunteer drivers and can always use more.
Council on Aging- Florida
367 Mohawk Trail
Drury, MA 01343
(413) 663-8195/ 662-2448
Clientele: able-bodied and disabled elderly
Only provides referrals at this time; have applied to the State for a van
Council on Aging- North Adams
116 Ashland Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3125
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4;00 pm
Areas Served: North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Lanesborough, Pittsfield
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Fare: dependent upon destination
Extra Services: chair car; provides BRTA tickets
Council on Aging- Savoy
67 Brier Road
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-3546
24 hours, as needed
Areas Served: Savoy
Clientele: able-bodied elderly
Fare: $1
Additional Info: They rely on volunteer drivers and can always use more.
Council on Aging- Williamstown
118 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-8250
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Areas: Williamstown/North Adams
Criteria: None
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Fare: Free
County Ambulance, Inc.
175 Wahconah Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-2527
24 hours
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Fare: 27.60 initial fare plus $2.20/mile
County Rainbow Taxi, Inc.
10 Pleasant Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-4300
24 hours
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County with advance notice
Clientele: All except wheelchair bound.
Fare: call for fares
Elder Services of Berkshire County
66 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 449-0524
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Areas Served: mainly northern and central Berkshire County
Clientele: able-bodied and disabled elderly, but not wheelchair bound
Criteria: must be at least 60 years of age
Fare: Free
Additional Info: They rely on volunteer drivers and can always use more.
Greyhound (see Peter Pan)
Lenox Taxi and Limousine
8 Fairview Avenue
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3014
Sunday-Saturday 6am-12am
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: able-bodied persons only
Extra Services: child car seats provided upon request
Fare: Call for fares, limousine service is approximately $35.00/hour
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission- North Adams
85 Main Street, Room 426
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5391
Monday-Friday 8:45am-5pm
Areas Served: mainly northern and central Berkshire County
Clientele: non-elderly disabled
Criteria: medical, vocational evaluations, and work only
Fare: Free
North Adams Ambulance Service
10 Harris Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6680
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County and southern Vermont
Clientele: disabled elderly and non-elderly, able-bodied elderly
Cost: $23.00 base fee plus $1.25 per mile (after five miles)
Extra Services: chair car non-emergency service
Peter Pan/Greyhound Bus Lines
(800) 231-2222
www.PeterPan-Bus.com
7 days: first bus leaves at 11:40 am, last at 7:10 pm
Areas Served: There is an east-west route between Albany and Springfield/Boston that stops in Pittsfield, and a north-south route that starts in Pittsfield and goes to New York City
Clientele: ambulatory
Fare: For example, Williamstown-Albany $11 one-way
Additional Info: Pittsfield Bus Terminal (413) 442-4451
Discounts available for seniors and students
Transport the People, Inc.
10 Pleasant Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 443-7111
24 hours
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County to destinations in the Northeast
Clientele: all except non-ambulatory
Fare: Call for prices
Criteria: primary destinations are airports
Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.
163 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 499-0256
Tuesday-Thursday
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: Veterans and their families
Criteria: medical appointments at VA hospitals only
Additional Info: first come, first served basis to VA hospitals in Albany, Northampton, and Boston
VA Van Services
Community Care at the Eagle Building, Pittsfield
(413) 499-2672 or
Veterans Services, Leeds
(413) 528-3078
Monday - Friday, mainly morning and early afternoon
Areas Served: New England
Clientele: Veterans
Criteria: medical appointments at VA hospitals only
Additional Info: first come, first served basis. Afternoon appointments are more difficult. They rely on volunteer drivers and can always use more.
Veteran's Taxi
376 State St.
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8300
7 Days, 7 am - Midnight
Areas Served: all of Berkshire County
Clientele: all
Additional Info: As of September, 2001 they do not accept BRTA taxi tickets. They also operate a limousine service.
Village Ambulance Service
30 Water Street
Williamstown, MA 01261
(413) 458-4889
7 Days, 24 Hours
Areas Served: Williamstown, Hancock, New Ashford
Clientele: sick/handicapped people in stretchers
Criteria: medical need to go to doctors appointments
Additional Info: not a chaircar service
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
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