Programs For Disabled Seniors
Senior Van Services
Volunteer Transportation
Pilot Programs
AARP Driver Safety Training
Safety Concerns for Older Drivers
Links for Transportation
Programs For Disabled Seniors
Central and East Contra Costa County
Applications:
(925) 676-1976, x 601
Reservations:
(925) 938-7433
Description:
An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents.
Service Area:
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.
Fare:
$3.00 each way.
Hours:
6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday,
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Eligibility:
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 21 days.
Applications:
(925) 754-6622
Reservations:
(925) 754-3060
Description:
Wheelchair accessible door-to-door transportation for seniors (65+) and disabled people who are unable to met bus at Tri-Delta Transit fixed route bus stops.
Service Area:
Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and Pittsburg
Fares:
$1.50 -$3.50 depends if rider is within zone (3/4 mile of fixed route) or outside of zone.
Hours:
ADA Criteria:
7 days a week: 6:00am-6:00pm
Non ADA Criteria:
Monday - Friday: 1:30- 5:30 pm;
Saturday: 10:00-5:30; Sunday: No Service
Eligibility:
ADA Criteria: Approved passengers will be transported whenever they need it, even outside of regular fixed route hours. Applications take 6-8 weeks for approval.
Non ADA Criteria: Senior 65+ who has completed the Travel Training Program. Contact Tri-Delta for details.
Information:
(510) 891-4706
Area Served:
Serves all of the West County, from El Cerrito to Crockett.
Senior Discount:
Discounts available for seniors 65+ and disabled passengers. Monthly passes and bus-to-BART transfers offered.
Information:
(510) 464-6000
Train Schedule:
(925) 676-2278 or (510) 236-2278
Senior Discount:
Senior discount tickets for people age 65+. Must present proof of age or doctor's proof of disability for discount.
Brentwood Dimes-A-Ride
Information:
(925) 754-6622 or (925) 754-4040
Area Served:
Brentwood
Fare:
$0.20 one way
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:25am - 8:00pm; Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Description:
Available to general public, "Flag-stop" service stops when flagged at intersections along the route
Information:
(925) 676-1976
Area Served:
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek
Senior Discount:
Discount fare for seniors is $0.75 each way. Punch card offered - 20 rides for $10. Free rides from 10am - 2 pm on fixed routes with RTC Discount Card, Cal 925-676-7500 for more information.
Disabled Access:
Wheelchair accessible service
Information:
(925) 754-4040
Area Served:
Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg
Senior Discount:
Discount fare for seniors is $0.50 one way
Disabled Access:
Wheelchair accessible service
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Senior Van Services
Antioch Senior Bus Service
Information:
(925) 754-1080, between 8:30am - 11:30am
Description:
Wheelchair accessible service requires 24-hour advance reservation
Service Area:
All of Antioch city limits
Fare:
$0.50 each way
Hours:
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Eligibility:
Senior age 60+
Walnut Creek Senior Minibus
Information:
(925) 933-1434, between 9-11:30 am
Description:
Transportation for errands
Service Area:
Within city of Walnut Creek
Fare:
$1.00 each way or purchase minibus card at Walnut Creek Senior Center
Hours:
Monday- Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Eligibility:
Senior age 60+
Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service
Information:
(925) 671-5272, between 9:30-11 a.m.
Description:
Van service requires 24-hour advance reservation
Service Area:
Tuesday to Walnut Creek for medical appointments, Thursday to Concord and Martinez for medical appointments
Fare:
$1.50 each way
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 12 pm and 1pm - 4 pm
Eligibility:
Senior age 50+
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Volunteer Transportation
Caring Hands
Information:
(925) 952-2999
Description:
Volunteer drivers provide transportation, and other helpful services. Requires in-home assessment. Waiting list. Priority is based upon need.
Service Area:
Central, East and South Contra Costa County
Fare:
No charge
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+ who live in their own home.
Rides for Seniors
Information:
(925) 314-3476, ask for Jennifer
Description:
Volunteer drivers assist seniors with transportation needs
Service Area:
Danville and local communities
Fare:
No charge
Eligibility:
Danville residents only
Information:
(800) 227-2345
Description:
American Cancer Society program. Volunteers transport ambulatory patients to doctors' appointments and treatments.
Service Area:
Contra Costa County
Fare:
No charge
Eligibility:
Cancer patients only
Pilot Programs
These new programs are just beginning, with varying schedules and availability. Call in advance for registration, information and travel locales.
- Orinda Seniors Around Town: Door to door, 925- 254- 0800, Must be a resident of Orinda
- Lamorinda Senior Transportation Project: Must be a resident;
Senior Van: 925-283-3534
Taxi Discounts for Seniors: 925-284-5050
- Lafayette Senior Helpline Services Reassurance/Rides for Seniors: 925-284-6699, Open to the public.
AARP Driver Safety Training:
AARP's Driver Safety Training is the nations first and larges classroom driver improvement course especially designed for motorists age 50 and over. It is intended to help drivers improve their skills while teaching them to avoid accidents and traffic violations. Please call Senior Services for dates and locations of the AARP Driver Safety Training classes.
http://www.aarp.org/families/driver_safety/
Safety Concerns for Older Drivers
For many adults, driving represents independence and freedom. It is a way to access healthcare, to buy necessities, to be productive and stay in contact with family and friends. Medical conditions, medications usage and reduced physical function can increase the risk of accidents and injury among older drivers. Giving up driving can be a deeply personal and emotional issue.
Discussing concerns with your family or doctor could be helpful in assessing your driving skills.
Alzheimer's, Driving and Dementia
AARP- Driving Safety
When to Quit Driving
MIT Age Lab
American Medical Assoc. Guidelines for Older Drivers
American Occupational Therapy Association: Older Drivers
Links for Transportation:
AARP- Driving Safety
AC Transit
Alzheimer's, Driving and Dementia
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
County Connection Link
Road to Recovery ACS
Tri Delta Transit
When to Quit Driving
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