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Volunteer Transportation
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Safety Concerns for Older Drivers
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Public Transportation
Programs For Disabled Seniors
Central and East Contra Costa County
County Connection Link
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:
$3.50 each way.
Hours:
6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 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.
Tri-Delta Transit Dial-A-Ride
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 meet 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:
$2.00 - $4.00 one way, depends if rider is within zone (¾ mile of fixed route) or outside of zone.
Hours:
Approved passengers will be transported whenever they need it, even outside of regular fixed route hours.
Eligibility:
Must meet ADA eligibility criteria. Applications take 6-8 weeks for approval.
AC Transit
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.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
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) 754-4040
Area Served:
Brentwood
Hours:
6:25 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Description:
Available to general public. "Flag-stop" service stops when flagged at intersections along the route. 20 cents each way.
County Connection
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 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on fixed routes with RTC Discount Card. Call (925) 676-7500 for more information.
Disabled Access:
Wheelchair accessible service.
Tri-Delta Transit
Information:
(925) 754-4040
Area Served:
Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg.
Senior Discount:
Discount fare for seniors is $0.50 each way.
Disabled Access:
Wheelchair accessible service.
[back to top]Senior Van Services
Antioch Senior Bus Service
Information:
(925) 754-1080, between 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Description:
Wheelchair accessible service requires 24-hour advance reservation.
Service Area:
All of Antioch city limits.
Fare:
$0.50 each way. 3 rides-a-day limit.
Hours:
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
Eligibility:
Senior age 60+.
Lamorinda Spirit Van
Information:
(925) 283-3534
Description:
Transportation available to local shopping and medical appointments. Also goes to the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program weekdays at no charge. Advance reservation required.
Service Area:
Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program.
Fare:
$3.00 one way, $6.00 round trip for errands and appointments.
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons for errands.
Eligibility:
65+, resident of Moraga, Orinda, Lafayette
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:
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Eligibility:
Senior age 50+.
San Ramon Senior Express Van
Information:
(925) 973-3250
Description:
Door to door pick up and drop off at San Ramon Senior Center, Tuesday - Friday. Provides rides from Senior Center to local shopping Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Requires 24-hour advance reservation.
Service Area:
San Ramon
Fare:
$2.00 each way.
Eligibility:
55+, resident of San Ramon
Rossmoor Transportation Services
Information:
Rossmoor Bus and Rossmoor Paratransit, (925) 988-7670, between 9-11:30 am
Rossmoor Dial A Bus, (925) 988-7676.
Rossmoor Dial A Bus, (925) 988-7676.
Description:
Operates seven days a week, with fixed and flexible routes.
Service Area:
Within the Rossmoor community, Rossmoor shopping center as well as downtown Walnut Creek.
Fare:
No fee.
Hours:
Bus, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Paratransit, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. Dial A Bus, weekdays 6 to 8:30 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. -9:30 p.m.
Eligibility:
Must be Rossmoor resident, and have resident pass.
Additional Info:
Call one hour in advance for Dial A Bus, and one weekday (between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.) ahead for Rossmoor Paratransit.
Walnut Creek Senior Minibus
Information:
(925) 933-1434, between 9-11:30 a.m.
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.
Eligibility:
Senior age 60+.
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:
Contra Costa County. Not West County.
Fare:
No charge.
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+ who live in their own home.
Orinda Seniors Around Town
Information:
(925) 254-0800
Description:
Provided by trained volunteers in their own cars.
Service Area:
Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette
Fare:
No charge.
Hours:
Weekdays only. Contact program.
Eligibility:
Age 65 + and resident of Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette.
Reassurance Phone Friends & Rides for Seniors
Information:
(925) 284-6161
Description:
Trained volunteers (in their own cars) provide free door to door rides to seniors who are no longer driving or able to access other forms of transportation for medical, dental care and grocery shopping.
Service Area:
Contra Costa County
Fare:
No charge.
Eligibility:
Minimum age 60, unable to use public transportation, commitment to Phone Friends program. Call for details.
Rides for Seniors - Danville
Information:
(925) 314-3491, ask for Jenn.
Description:
Volunteer drivers assist seniors with transportation needs.
Service Area:
Danville and local communities.
Fare:
No charge.
Eligibility:
Danville residents only.
Road to Recovery
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.
Private Transportation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Medic-Mobile, Inc.
Information:
(925) 680-1600
Description:
Wheelchair & gurney transportation. Direct billing for Medi-Cal.
Rates:
$45 wheelchair, $95 gurney. First 5 miles free, then $3/mile for wheelchairs, $4/mile for gurneys.
Hours:
7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday - Friday
Medic Shuttle
Information:
(925) 439-7500
Description:
Wheelchair & gurney transportation to hospitals, dialysis, rehab centers doctors' offices and recreation. Drivers are CPR and First-Aid certified. Direct billing for Medi-Cal and private insurance.
Rates:
Depends upon destination. Concord to Walnut Creek would be $88.
Hours:
5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Pro Transport
Information:
(800) 650-4003
Description:
Services for discharges, dialysis, doctors' appointments and skilled nursing facilities. Local and long-distance. Wheelchair, gurney, BLS, CCT.
Rates:
Gurney $150 plus $5/mile, wheelchair $75 plus $3 mile.
Hours:
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday - Sunday, with other times by special arrangement.
Private Errand & Appointment Transportation
Helping Hands
Information:
(925) 462-3167, Jean Sullivan.
Description:
Doctors' appointments, shopping, outings, banking, hair salon, etc. Wheelchairs and walkers. Licensed, insured and bonded.
Rates:
$25-$30/hour, plus $0.35/mile.
Hours:
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday - Sunday, with other times by special arrangement.
Discount Taxi Service: Contra Costa Yellow Cab & DeSoto Company
Information:
(925) 284-1234
Description:
Provides transportation at a 20% discount.
Service Area:
Lamorinda residents only.
Rates:
Call program.
Eligibility:
Minimum age 55.
Wheelchair Van Rentals
Wheelchair Getaways
Information:
(800) 638-1912
Description:
Fleet of 1999-2003 Dodge Caravans include ramps, optional hand controls for disabled drivers, tinted windows, A/C and much more. Rental vans are located in San Francisco. Can be delivered to your location.
Rates:
$110 per day with 100 free miles, $0.31/mile thereafter.
Hours:
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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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