The Regent offers a variety of outings during the week for the residents.  A typical weekly schedule is as follows (Please note there may be some changes to this schedule due to special events, holidays, etc):

Mondays: Grocery Shopping

Tuesday/Wednesdays: Convenience Store – Target, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree, etc.

Thursdays: Van About Town Day – You decide within a 20 mile round trip

In addition, during the month additional special outings are scheduled, including plays, sporting events, special dining, church services, etc.  Please watch your activities calendar for these events and sign up quickly, since they do have a tendency to fill up.  We ask that you sign up for weekly and special outings in the activity sign up book located in the Mezzanine on second floor.  Availability for outings is limited. Sign up is on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Typical weekly scheduled events will occur even if only one resident is signed up for the outing.  All special outings will require a minimum number of residents to sign up for that event to take place.  Because the transportation expense and outing costs will vary per event, please see the sign-up sheet in the Mezzanine for the minimum number of attendees required.  Also, please note that for the safety of the residents, if the temperature or wind chill drops below 0 degrees or the temperature or heat index is over 100 degrees, the outings planned for that day will be cancelled.   

In addition, you can arrange for your own transportation by calling any of the transportation companies listed on the Transportation Resources page by clicking here or by contacting our Social Worker to discuss transportation options.  

Augustana Regent complies with Title VI laws and regulations and you can review your rights under Title VI and related laws by clicking here. 

Transportation Resources

DARTS
651-602-1100

Transit Team is contracted by Metro Mobility for those needing extra assistance in Burnsville, Apple Valley, and Rosemount.  With Metro Mobility/ Transit Team service, drivers escort riders from the first entry door at their pickup through the first entry door at their destination.  You must qualify for this service under the Americans with Disabilities Act and obtain an A.D.A card.  Resident Services can assist with obtaining the A.D.A. card.  Riders will need to transfer buses outside of Dakota County.

TRANSIT LINK
651-602-5465

Metro-wide service for those in the general public that can travel independently. Transit Link service is curb to curb, with limited assistance.  It is intended to serve areas where regular bus route service is not available.  Riders will need to transfer buses outside of Dakota County.

GAPP Services
952-953-9299

• 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Call at least 7-10 days in advance
• Staffed by volunteers, donation is expected
• Not wheelchair accessible

TLC Special Transportation
952-882-0535

• Call 2 days in advance
• Call for rates

Driving Ms. Daisy Transportation
763-253-4400

• Cars as well as wheelchair accessible vans
• Flexible scheduling
• $30 pick-up fee, $2.50 per mile
• If requested, able to attend Dr. Appointments with client and transmit relevant info back to the family. $15/hour

Taxi Cab Companies

• Suburban Taxi- 952-884-8888
• Town Taxi- 612-371-0005

Fairview Transportation
612-672-7685

• Cabs only going to Fairview Clinics
• Within 20 miles of pickup
• Bills Monthly