Ride the Mississippi Mills LT - Pickup and drop-off at your doorstep

For $2 round trip, Lanark Transportation will take you on alternating Thursday trips from your doorstep to errand routes in Almonte and Carleton Place.

Doorstep pickup and drop-off

No car? No worries! Mississippi Mills residents can now complete their weekly shopping trips with the Ride the Mississippi Mills LT Thursday shuttle. Simply call 1-877-455-5777 (toll-free) or 613-264-8256 by Wednesday at 10 a.m., and arrange to either have yourself picked up from your home or the Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch.

Route schedule

The shuttle alternates between its Almonte route and Carleton Place route depending on the week.

Almonte RouteCarleton Place Route
Every first and third Thursday of the month Every second and fourth Thursday of the month

You choose! Either make two stops at the locations listed below for 45 minutes each, or make a single stop of 90 minutes.

Almonte Route (First and Third Thursdays)
Stop LocationDeparture Time
Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch 10:00 10:45 11:30
Almonte General Hospital 10:10 10:55 11:40
Shoppers Drug Mart 10:20 11:05 11:50
Your Independent Grocer 10:25 11:10 11:55
Tim Hortons 10:35 11:20 12:05

Route begins at the Public Library at 10 a.m., with home pickups occurring prior.

Route ends at the Public Library at 12:15 p.m., with home drop-offs occurring afterwards.

Carleton Place Route (Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Stop LocationDeparture Time
Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch 10:00 n/a 12:25
FreshCo 10:20 11:05 11:50
Tim Hortons 10:25 11:10 11:55
Walmart 10:30 11:15 12:00
Giant Tiger 10:35 11:20 12:05

Route begins at the Public Library at 10 a.m., with home pickups occurring prior.

Route ends at the Public Library at 12:25 p.m., with home drop-off occurring afterwards.

About the Ride the LT program

Ride the LT is a safe, easy and affordable shuttle program administered by the Lanark Transportation Association, funded by Lanark County and other government grants. The program is active in Carleton Place, Lanark, Perth, Smiths Falls, and now Mississippi Mills.

To learn more about the Ride the LT program, visit the Lanark Transportation Association website.

To learn more about transit in Lanark County, visit the Lanark County website.

About Lanark Transportation Association

Lanark Transportation is a grassroots, not-for-profit association that provides transportation to families, seniors, children, youth and others living in Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls.

Their drivers help people attend:

  • Medical appointments

  • Day programs

  • Counseling services

  • Social service appointments

  • Food programs

  • And more

They also help people return home from hospital (non-emergency / non-stretcher transportation).

To learn more, visit the Lanark Transportation Association website.

FAQ

Q: How do I register for the shuttle?

Registering helps Lanark Transportation provide the right amount of shuttles for riders. To register, please call one of these numbers:

  • 1-877-445-5777 (toll-free)

  • 613-264-8256

Registration deadline: Wednesday at 10 a.m. every week.

Q: I live in Pakenham, can I still use the shuttle service?

Yes! The service is available to all residents of Mississippi Mills. Residents have two ways of taking the shuttle:

  • Register to arrange pickup at your home

  • Register to arrange pickup at the Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch

Q: Why do I need to pay $2 to use the shuttle?

Lanark Transportation — a not-for-profit association — collects fares to offset the cost of providing the service, such as gas and maintenance of its fleet. Your fare is kept low and affordable by subsidizing the cost through government grants, donations, and contributions from the Provincial Gas Tax.

Q: How can I donate to Lanark Transportation?

Thank you for your generosity! Lanark Transportation accepts donations over the phone (1-877-445-5777). For more information, visit the Lanark Transportation Association website

Q: Who can I contact for more information, suggestions, or comments?

Lanark Transportation Association

Marilyn Bird
Executive Director

1-877-445-5777

Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Tiffany MacLaren
Manager of Community and Economic Development

613-256-2064 ext. 602
Email Tiffany MacLaren