Alternative Transportation
One of the reasons many older
drivers continue to drive is because they feel they have no other option. This web page contains information on alternative transportation opportunities throughout
Florida that will help inform seniors of some of their options.
Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging
includes information on the Area Agencies on Aging in
Florida which offer a wide range of services designed to
address the needs of their senior constituencies
including transportation. A listing of the agencies is
available at this link:
http://www.f4a.org/contact.html or through the
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) at this link:
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
The DOEA Elder Services Directory provides a search
function to list all transportation services in each of
Florida’s counties at this link:
http://www.floridaelderresource.com
Additional information can also be found in the
DOEA's Resource Directory at this link:
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/CRG/Files/Section%20X_Resource%20Directory.pdf
or through an Elder Helpline at this link:
http://www.floridaelderresource.com/Helplines2.cfm
ITNAmerica® (Independent Transportation Network) is a
volunteer transportation service designed to replicate
the comfort and convenience of private automobile
ownership. Seniors who use the service become
dues-paying members of the organization at a nominal fee
and open personal transportation accounts to pay for
their rides. ITN® keeps fares reasonable by asking
members to pay roughly half the true cost of providing
the rides. Access their web site at this link:
http://www.itnamerica.org
Currently there is only one ITN® program in Florida,
ITNOrlandoTM. While planning began in early 2005
ITNOrlandoTM had its' first ride on October 26, 2006 and
recently celebrated its' 5,000th ride. Access their web
site at this link:
http://itnorlando.org
Information on transit agencies in Florida is
available from FDOT’s Public Transit Office and it that
can be accessed at this link:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/transit/Pages/transitagenciesinflorida.htm,
the American Public Transportation Association also
maintains a database that can be accessed at this link:
http://www.apta.com/links/state_local/fl.cfm, and
the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit
Database can be accessed at this link:
http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/cs?action=showRegionAgencies®ion=4
The Taxicab, Limousine, and Paratransit
Association enables users to search available
transportation services in their state. Access their web
site at this link:
http://tlpa.org
United We Ride is sponsored by the Coordinating
Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). The purpose of
CCAM is to promote interagency cooperation at the
federal level so that transportation-disadvantaged
persons have access to more transportation services.
Member agencies include the Departments of Health and
Human Services, Education, Interior, Labor, Justice,
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and
Agriculture; the Social Security Administration; and the
National Council on Disability. Access their web site at
this link:
http://www.unitedweride.gov/1_ENG_HTML.htm
Included on the web site is a link to public transit
systems in each state and a specific listing of public
transportation options in each county at this link:
http://www.publictransportation.org/systems
The Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged is an independent commission within the
FDOT that ensures availability of efficient,
cost-effective, and quality transportation services for
transportation disadvantaged persons. Included on the
web site is a listing of community transportation
coordinators in each county. Access their web site at
this link:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ctd/contacts/ctcsbycounty.htm
Information on transit agencies in Florida is
available from FDOT’s Public Transit Office and it that
can be accessed at this link:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/transit/Pages/transitagenciesinflorida.htm,
the American Public Transportation Association also
maintains a database that can be accessed at this link:
http://www.apta.com/links/state_local/fl.cfm, and
the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit
Database can be accessed at this link:
http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/cs?action=showRegionAgencies®ion=4
The Taxicab, Limousine, and Paratransit
Association enables users to search available
transportation services in their state. Access their web
site at this link:
http://tlpa.org
United We Ride is sponsored by the Coordinating
Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). The purpose of
CCAM is to promote interagency cooperation at the
federal level so that transportation-disadvantaged
persons have access to more transportation services.
Member agencies include the Departments of Health and
Human Services, Education, Interior, Labor, Justice,
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and
Agriculture; the Social Security Administration; and the
National Council on Disability. Access their web site at
this link:
http://www.unitedweride.gov/1_ENG_HTML.htm
Included on the web site is a link to public transit
systems in each state and a specific listing of public
transportation options in each county at this link:
http://www.publictransportation.org/systems
The Florida Alliance for Information and Referral
Services sponsors the Florida 2-1-1 Network, a
cooperative effort with the United Way of Florida that
provides access to help lines and other information in a
majority of Florida counties. Access their web site at
this link:
http://www.flairs.org/index.htm and the 2-1-1
Network at this link:
http://www.flairs.org/florida211networkplan.htm
Elder Help Line is the Florida Information and
Referral service for elders. It includes county by
county information and phone numbers. Access their web
site at this link:
http://www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/pdfs/ElderHelpline.pdf
Elder Services Directory is a database which is
searchable by county or by city. It includes a glossary
of terms. Access their web site at this link:
http://www.floridaresource.com
Services In Your Neighborhood provides a broad list
of local resources. Access their web site at this link:
http://www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us/CRG/Files
Veteran benefit information can be
accessed at this link:
http://www.floridavets.org
Getting Around: Alternatives for Seniors Who No
Longer Drive at this link:
http://www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/GettingAroundReport.pdf
Liberty Mutual offers information and resources for senior drivers
and their Web site can be accessed at this link:
http://www.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer?cid=1138359149084&pagename=PersonalMarket/Page/pmktContentCustModules&c=Page
The Florida Senior Safety Resource Center web site,
developed by the University of Florida National Older
Driver Research and Training Center, is designed to
provide information and resources on alternative forms
of transportation, driving knowledge and skills, and
links to national organizations that address
transportation issues. The site also allows users to
input their city and county and find available
alternative transportation services. Access their web
site at this link:
http://fssrc.phhp.ufl.edu
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