April 4, 2001    Sunnyvale, California  Since 1994

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    Transportation resources for local nondrivers

    Outreach
    Provides door to door rides for older and disabled individuals. Service available seven days a week anywhere in Santa Clara County for any purpose. Cost is $2.50 a ride. Call 408.436.2865

    Heart of the Valley
    Volunteers provide escorted transportation to older people in limited service areas. Call 408. 241.1571

    Independent Aging Program
    Volunteers provide escorted transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Call 408.282.8608

    Roadrunners/El Camino Hospital
    Volunteers will provide rides to and/or from most hospitals for outpatient surgery, lab work or appointments. Call 650.940.7016

    Additional services
    Check Information and Referral Services Inc., for additional and private fee-based transportation services at 345.4532

    Bus and Light Rail Service. Many lines are fully accessible with a lift for persons who cannot climb steps or who use a wheelchair. Call for schedule or questions. Bus schedules also are available in senior centers. Call 408.321.2300

    Transit discount card for persons 65 and older. Call 408.321.2300

    55 Alive mature driver training classes. There is a $10 fee, call for information:

    April 9 and 11, Los Gatos Neighborhood Center 354.1514.

    April 9 and 12, Kirk Senior Center 269.0214.

    April 21 and 28, Santa Clara Senior Center, 984.3266.

    April 26 and 27, Campbell Senior Center, 866.2146.



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