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Area Agency on Aging Region IIIA

RESOURCE GUIDE - Transportation

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS
(AAA3A Information & Assistance, updated April 2009)

American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345
  • any medical appointment for cancer patients (all ages); two day notice required; no fee; all drivers are volunteers - rides are not guaranteed but can usually provide
 
American Red Cross 342-7433
  • eligible veterans may call by Tuesday to schedule a ride on Thursday to the VA Hospital in Battle Creek (volunteer drivers)
 
Care-A-Van 337-8220
  • county-wide curb to curb service (clients must be able to get themselves from the curb to the building and back); reduced fees available to seniors & disabled; may bring an escort if needed (no additional charge); vehicles are lift-equipped; advance notice required; will travel to the VA Hospital in Battle Creek
 
Kalamazoo Metro Transit 337-8222
  • wheelchair lifts available on all fixed route buses; seniors and disabled persons are eligible for discounted fares during midday hours - call 343-8477 for certification forms
 
Kalamazoo Metro Van 337-8477
  • vehicles are lift equipped; provide curb-to-curb service; will travel within ¾ mile of fixed bus routes; up to 4 day notice needed; cancellation policy; no Sunday service; call 343-8477 for certification forms for seniors/disabled for reduced fees; once certified as ADA eligible, call 343-1332 between 8 & 5 pm for reservations
 
Portage Senior Center 329-4555
  • volunteer drivers transport individuals or small groups age 50+ to grocery stores, senior centers & restaurants; van is not handicap accessible; must reserve the day before by 5pm; no transportation for medical appointments; Portage residents only
 
Senior Services, Inc. (no set fee but donations appreciated) 382-0515
  • provides rides to persons 60+ to medical appointments and meal sites, Monday-Friday; van is not handicap accessible; call a few days in advance to reserve - limited availability
 
  • RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) drivers age 55 & up are matched with a senior client needing transportation for any purpose - may be a waiting period, may stay as an escort
 
  • GIVE (Faith in Action) volunteers age 18 & up provide rides to seniors
 
Shepherd's Center 383-1122
  • volunteer drivers escort riders age 60+ for medical rides Monday-Thursday and for non-medical rides on Wednesday & Thursday; drivers will stay for appointments; call Mon-Thur, 9am-noon to reserve, or leave a message on the 24 hour voice mail; cannot accommodate wheelchairs; $5 donation requested but not required
 
South County Community Services 649-2901
  • transportation provided Monday - Friday by scheduled appointment for adults 60+ in the Fulton, Scotts, Schoolcraft and Vicksburg areas (medical appointments, prescription pick-ups, grocery shopping)

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