Good places to start if you are in need of transportation: 

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Call 2-1-1 or visit their website
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service provided by United Way and funded by community foundations, Federal, state and local governments. The 2-1-1 program serves all ages across the United States. They have lists of transportation resources by geographic area on their website or call them through the 2-1-1 phone number and speak with a trained services professional. Keep in mind that some areas of the country may have fewer or more transportation resources than others.
Note: The 211.org website lists many other types of resources and services to help people in need.
Website: www.211.org

  1. Your Local Area Agency on Aging
    Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 – Monday – Friday, 9AM – 8PM ET
    For older adults, your local Area Agency on Aging can be a referral source for transportation resources and other services that help seniors. Call the Eldercare Locator to find your local agency.
    Note: The Eldercare.gov website has a searchable database that lists information about different types of senior resources and also lists some local resources by state.
    Website: www.Eldercare.gov

  2. Helpful Hints
    When calling to ask for assistance have a notebook handy and take notes on the information you are given. Take the complete name of the person you are speaking with and their title or operator number; have them repeat the phone number you called, the name of agency and their website address. If something sounds too good to be true, then call in a day or two and make sure you get the same information the next time you call. If you are not given the same information, then bring up the previous conversation and try to get clarification. If possible or appropriate, ask for a case number or incident number so that when you call in next, your information can be accessed.

  3. Look at the Organization’s Website
    If you have Internet access, go to the organization’s website and check out their resources online. Often more details about programs are posted on a website than what you can get if you just call the organization.

  4. Access to the Internet
    More and more it is important to have Internet access to look at organizations’ websites. If you do not have a computer at home and Internet access, then you can often find computer and Internet access at libraries, senior centers, and some non-profit organizations offer assistance with Internet access.