Aging in Place

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation: Getting Where You Need To Go

Are there activities or trips that are challenging for you to get to due to lack of transportation? (Select all that apply)  Attending clubs or social events  Visiting family/friends  Attending religious services  Volunteering Look at the activities above and think about your average month. If you had no transportation obstacles, about how many trips would you typically take over a 30 day period?_______ If you are (or become) uncomfortable or unable to drive yourself, what other transportation options would be accessible, affordable, and convenient for you?  Spouse/Partner able to drive me  Walking or biking  Public transportation  Buying groceries/shopping  Outdoor recreation/exercise  Medical/dental appointments  Other: ___________________  Taxi or ridesharing services (Uber/Lyft)  Friends and family  Volunteer ride services In recent years, ride - hailing services like Lyft and Uber have largely replaced taxi services. These services are usually pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it, but they typically require you to download an app onto a smart phone and create an account. If you don ’ t use a smart phone, but still want to be able to use a ride - hailing service, there are specialized companies such as GoGoGrandparent and Tremp that enable you to access a ride - hailing service without a smart phone. If you are unable or uncomfortable driving yourself at some point, your access to affordable and/or convenient transportation options may be different depending on where you live. Although you can likely rely on friends and relatives to some degree, i ’ s worth exploring the potential cost of paying for transportation if you need it, keeping in mind that prices for ride - hailing services can vary a great deal for distance, time of day, weather conditions, and other demand factors. Did You Know?

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Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

Transportation