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Even if you currently drive safely,
it is wise to prepare for limiting
or stopping driving in the future.
Take time to learn about transportation
options available in your community.
After researching these services,
you may find them to be more convenient than
driving and parking your own vehicle.
When calculating the cost of alternate
transportation, consider the savings of
reducing or eliminating the expense
of owning, maintaining, insuring and
parking your vehicle.
Also, check with your local branch
of the National Association of Area
Agencies on Aging (n4a). These agencies
plan, coordinate and offer services
that help make independent living an
option for older adults. Your local
branch of the n4a may support
taxi cab voucher or other programs
that can reduce your transportation costs.
For more information, visit www.n4a.org.
City Buses, Trams And Subway Systems
Using public transportation systems for
the first time can be intimidating, but
public transit departments are willing
to teach consumers about their services.
- Ask about schedules, routes, bus
stops and safety.
- Recruit friends to help you interpret
timetables and maps. Ask them to accompany
you as you try routes.
- Request a house-call training session
if you are part of a large group.
Taxi Cabs And Personalized Driver Services
These services are available in larger metropolitan
areas and are useful when you live
in suburban areas where public transportation
is less available.
- Learn how these services assess rates and fees.
- Determine the cost of transportation to
and from places you frequent.
- Take several short trips to see
how you like the service.
- Request a house-call training session if you
are part of a large group.
Shuttle Buses
Many churches, senior centers, retirement communities
and municipalities offer shuttle bus services
for their members and seniors.
- Become familiar with the pick-up and
drop-off points and hours of operation for
these services.
- Determine the costs and take
several trial runs if possible.
- Ask whether transportation is available
at night and on weekends or holidays.
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