Services

Transportation, Bicycle Safety

Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their safety while riding bicycles. Bicycle safety programs provide information about traffic laws as they apply to bicyclists and warnings regarding the types of violations and other riding behaviors that most frequently result in accidents. Also included are programs that address the specific needs of people who use their bicycles to commute to work, ride to school, or get to other destinations.

Transportation, Medical

Programs for individuals who need local or long distance medical services and require transportation assistance due to financial or health conditions.

Transportation, Pedestrian Safety

Consumer Protection and Advocacy

Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.

Driver Safety

Programs offered by the Department of Motor Vehicle and other providers related to driving or driver safety.

Epilepsy Services

Programs for those with epilepsy, an episodic disorder resulting from temporary brain dysfunction which produces convulsive or nonconvulsive seizures.

Home Delivered Meals

Meals for homebound persons sometimes called "meals on wheels". Also includes meal kit, prepared meal and restaurant delivery services.

In-Home Assistance

Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.

Transportation, Administration and Scheduling

Programs that offer administrative and ride scheduling services for transportation organizations.

Transportation, Bicycle Safety

Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their safety while riding bicycles. Bicycle safety programs provide information about traffic laws as they apply to bicyclists and warnings regarding the types of violations and other riding behaviors that most frequently result in accidents. Also included are programs that address the specific needs of people who use their bicycles to commute to work, ride to school, or get to other destinations.

Transportation Expense Assistance

Programs that provide immediate cash, bus tokens, vouchers, loans, loan/insurance payment support, or other forms of financial assistance for people who otherwise have no means of transportation. Transportation expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need, or other eligibility requirements.

Transportation, Medicaid

Programs, paid for by Medicaid, that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of income, disability or physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. Non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or that has other types of features to meet safety needs. Some providers also offer limited transportation to grocery stores and food banks.