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Transportation Resources

Transportation is a critical support for older adults to access community services and reduce social isolation. Discover how to connect seniors to transportation and share tips to make their ride safe.
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How Access to Affordable Transportation Leads to Better Health Outcomes for Older Adults

Jun 17, 2024
There are direct links between an older adult’s access to transportation and their physical and mental health. Here’s how available and affordable rides affect overall well-being.

Improving Access to Transportation for Older Adults & People with Disabilities

Jan 13, 2021
Healthcare workers assist an elderly couple, disabled husband and wife, as they enter the senior center.

Transportation Coordination: A Lifeline for Rural Older Adults

Dec 09, 2022
Learn how the Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) can help transportation stakeholders better meet the transportation needs of rural older adults.

Make a Plan to Get to the Polls

Your vote matters, and transportation shouldn't prevent you from exercising your right. Use the NCOA-Lyft ridecode: NCOAElection24 to book a discounted between now and the General Election. Codes expire once the polls close.

Speak up. Show up. Roll up. Help older adults get to the polls via NCOA-Lyft reduced rides.

Find benefits with NCOA's online tool.

BenefitsCheckUp®

NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp® connects older adults and people with disabilities with benefits to help pay for health care, medicine, food, and more. It's simple, free, and confidential.

Help an older adult browse programs today.

Reduced Rides to Help Older Adults Exercise Their Right to Vote

Oct 28, 2024
Transportation access should never be a barrier in exercising your right to vote. Find out how NCOA and Lyft are h

Rideshare as Nonemergency Medical Transportation: Helping Fill Older Adults' Transportation Needs

Feb 17, 2023
See how rideshare can fill important gaps in transportation needs to and from nonemergency medical appointments and why more research is needed.

How Transit Is Expanding Access to Food for Rural Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Nov 08, 2022
The National Rural Transit Assistance Program is spreading the word about creative solutions to transportation gaps to improve food access for rural older adults and people with disabilities.

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