Mat-Su Community Transit (MASCOT)

Transportation · Alaska · Paid

Public transportation for the Mat-Su Valley serving Palmer, Wasilla, and surrounding communities with fixed-route, commuter, and demand-response service. Discount fares are available for qualifying riders. Fathers can call weekdays or use the online trip planner to reach work, school, or medical appointments; bring a photo ID when applying for reduced-fare passes at the Palmer transit office or designated partner sites.

Contact & Details

Address: 350 E Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645

Phone: (907) 864-5000

Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Alaska

Alaska family cases are heard in the Alaska Superior Court, one of the few states with a unified trial court structure. The Child Support Services Division within the Department of Revenue handles enforcement. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau host the largest court locations; rural Alaska relies heavily on magistrates and remote hearings. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides statewide civil legal aid.

More Transportation in Alaska

  • People Mover — Anchorage — Public bus service operated by the Municipality of Anchorage, connecting neighborhoods, job centers, schools, and medical facilities across
  • Fairbanks MACS Transit — Public bus service operated by the City of Fairbanks providing fixed-route and paratransit service across Fairbanks and surrounding communit
  • Capital Transit — Juneau — Public bus service operated by the City and Borough of Juneau connecting downtown, Mendenhall Valley, Douglas Island, and outlying neighborh
  • Alaska Marine Highway System — State-operated ferry system connecting coastal Alaska communities from Southeast to the Aleutians, providing passenger and vehicle transport
  • Alaska Railroad — Passenger rail service connecting Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, Whittier, and other Alaska communities, with seasonal schedules and year-rou
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough Transit (KPBT) — Public bus service connecting communities across the Kenai Peninsula, including Soldotna, Kenai, and surrounding areas, with fixed routes an

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.