Bridging the Gap: Transportation Options for Older Adults

October 17, 2011

EXPANDING MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS

Build more “Livable Communities” around, and with easy access to transit system.

Expand the coordination of transit and social service support networks in our region.

Identify critical partnerships and funding opportunities.

Integrate local transit services on a regional scale through mobility management programs.

CREATE A SENIOR FRIENDLY TRANSIT ATMOSPHERE

Transit is a safe, affordable, and easy way to stay connected to family and to the community around them

Transit is a ticket to independence and control

Transit enhances the quality of life for many Older Adults

BUS RIDING IS A POSITIVE CHOICE FOR OLDER ADULTS

KEY POINTS ABOUT METRO SERVICE

METRO is now 100% Accessible

METRO Customer Service is always there to help Seniors

Paying Transit fares has never been easier

METRO SERVICE IS 100% ACCESSIBLE

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP OLDER ADULTS

PAYING TRANSIT FARES HAS NEVER BEEN THIS EASY

TRAVEL TIPS FOR SENIORS Wear Comfortable

Clothes

Carry Umbrella at all Times

Write Down Important Information such as Destination and telephone numbers.

Confirm Bus Route and Stop with Bus Operator

Thank You