Transportation
An asterisk (*) indicates a Jewish organization.
*Access: Senior Transportation
Location:
401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906
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401.421.4111 ext. 150
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Description:
Access: Senior Transportation is here to help Jewish seniors increase
their mobility and to connect with community. The Jewish Alliance, through a
partnership with a local taxi company, is offering highly subsidized vouchers to
those who qualify. Access: Senior Transportation is available for Jewish Rhode
Islanders ages 65 and older or individuals with an ADA-recognized disability.
Aunt Bertha
Description:
Aunt Bertha is building the country’s most comprehensive online directory of social service organizations. They believe that every person and family should have one place online where they can find help in a time of need – and they’ve been transforming the way social services information is organized and delivered ever since.
GATRA
Description:
GATRA oversees operations of fixed route bus services in the cities of Attleboro and Taunton, and the towns of Duxbury, Franklin, Kingston, Mansfield, Marshfield, Middleborough, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Plymouth, Raynham, Seekonk, and Wareham. In 2014, GATRA launched the Tri-Town Connector, bringing fixed route service to the towns of Norfolk, Wrentham, and Foxborough.
In addition to fixed route service, GATRA provides demand response (Dial-A-Ride) services for people with disabilities and seniors in all 28 member communities. GATRA also plays a vital role in the provision of Commuter Rail service to Boston by providing shuttle services to MBTA stations in the towns of Bellingham, Franklin, Norton, Mansfield, Medway, Middleborough, and Pembroke.
LogistiCare
Phone:
855.330.9131
Description:
LogistiCare provides transportation services to those 60 and older, and adults with disabilities under 60 who meet certain criteria. Transportation is available weekdays for medical appointments and tests, adult day care, kidney dialysis, cancer treatments, and senior center/community meal sites. There is a $2 one-way fee per ride. LogistiCare also assists persons enrolled in Medicaid to arrange non-emergency medical transportation for a Medicaid-covered service.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Description:
The MBTA has accessibility policies in effect system-wide and are designed to improve the transportation experience for all of our customers.
Rhode Island Community Action
Location:
311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
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401.941.0774
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Description:
Since 1992, the Rhode Island Community Action Association (RICAA) has been a catalyst for change and a vital part of a coordinated effort to eliminate poverty in our state. They are dedicated to assisting Rhode Islanders and bettering the accessibility of benefits and services offered to low and middle income residents. Community Action Programs are located throughout the state and their services include senior care, after school programs, employment assistance, health and dental care, counseling, housing and heating cost assistance.
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA)
Location:
265 Melrose Street, Providence RI 02907
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401.784.9500
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Description:
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) offers low-income persons with a disability, or age 65 and older, the opportunity to ride free of charge on a RIPTA bus with a RIPTA No Fare Bus Pass. All other persons age 65 and older, or persons with a disability, pay full fare from 7:00am to 9:00am and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on weekdays, and pay half-price at all other times, with the presentation of a RIPTA Senior/Disabled Pass, or a Medicare ID card.
RIde
Location:
705 Elmwood Avenue | Providence, RI 02907
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401.461-9760
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Description:
The RIde Program is part of RIPTA’S Complimentary Paratransit Service required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).RIde is a public transportation service, and other passengers are likely to be on board during your trip. Your scheduled pick-up times or travel route may be altered so that another passenger can be accommodated. The van may stop and pick up other riders as it travels to your destination. Shared rides lower the cost of paratransit service. Reservations are required for all paratransit services. To make a reservation, call 401.461.9760 between 8:30am and 4:30pm from Monday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, passengers may make reservations between 8:00am and 4:00pm. The RIde office is closed on RIPTA recognized holidays.
United Way 211 – Rhode Island
Location:
50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
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211 or 401.444.0652
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Description:
2-1-1 is the statewide resource center for information and referrals, and it comes with the support and expertise of a national network of referral experts.
2-1-1 provides a trained and caring human connection – a call specialist – who helps people find assistance on everything from childcare needs and mental health issues, food and heating assistance, to gambling problems and elder care services. In the event of a significant storm or natural disaster, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island support state agencies and connects people to critical services.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Services
Description:
Accessible taxis greatly improve access to transportation for the mobility impaired. Several local taxi companies serve communities in Rhode Island, including Providence, Cranston, Johnston, Newport, Warwick, and Woonsocket.
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