CityBus, in partnership with Purdue University’s College & Community Collaboration (CCC) Initiative and ONE80 Recovery Center, has launched a new CityVan vanpool rideshare program in Clinton County to improve access to employment and support long-term workforce stability. The CityVan program is designed to reduce transportation barriers for employees who may face challenges such as limited access to reliable vehicles, lack of a driver’s license, or financial constraints. CityVan provides subsidized vanpool transportation to and from work, with each vanpool coordinated by a designated employee driver and meeting riders at a central location before traveling to the worksite. Through CCC funds awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and CityBus subsidies, the cost of the vehicle is fully covered, leaving participating riders responsible only for fuel expenses. This model offers dependable, affordable transportation while supporting employee retention and operational consistency for employers. ONE80 Recovery Center is the latest employer to join the CityVan program, aligning with its mission to promote recovery, stability, and self-sufficiency for individuals in Clinton County. Transportation access is a critical component of employment success, particularly for individuals rebuilding their lives through recovery and reentry into the workforce. “Reliable transportation can be the difference between keeping a job and losing one,” said David Fry, Executive Director of ONE80 Recovery Resources, Inc. “CityVan helps remove a significant barrier for our employees, allowing them to focus on their work, their recovery, and their future.” This Clinton County vanpool reflects CityVan’s broader regional goal of expanding access to employment across the Wabash Heartland by partnering with employers and community organizations to ensure transportation is not an obstacle to opportunity. Media Contact Melinda Grismer, Project Director Wabash Heartland College & Community Collaboration Initiative 📞 (765) 601-1152 ✉️ mgrismer@purdue.edu 🌐 https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/programs/college-community-collaboration/�