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County Connection Link | |
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Information: |
(925) 943-1829 |
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Applications: |
(925) 680-2066, 680-2067 |
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Reservations: |
(925) 938-7433 |
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Description: |
An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents. |
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Service Area: |
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek, Alamo. |
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Fare: |
$4.00 each way |
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Hours: |
6 a.m. 10 p.m. Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Saturday (limited areas) 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Sunday (limited areas) |
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Eligibility: |
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 21 days. |
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Tri-Delta Transit Dial-A-Ride | |
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Applications: |
(925) 754-6622 |
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Reservations: |
(925) 754-3060 |
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Description: |
Wheelchair accessible door-to-door transportation for seniors (65+) and disabled people who are unable to meet bus at Tri-Delta Transit fixed route bus stops. |
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Service Area: |
Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and Pittsburg, Concord (John Muir Concord Campus and BART). |
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Fare: |
$2.00 - $4.00 one way, depends if rider is within zone (Ύ mile of fixed route) or outside of zone. |
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Hours: |
Based on a fixed route service in riders area. |
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Eligibility: |
Must meet ADA eligibility criteria. Applications take 3-4 weeks for approval. |
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Programs for the General Population | |
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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) | |
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Information: |
(510) 464-6000 |
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Train Schedule: |
(925) 676-2278 or (510) 236-2278 |
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Fare: |
Senior discount tickets for people age 65+. Must present proof of age or doctors proof of disability for discount. |
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Brentwood Dimes-A-Ride | |
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Information: |
(925) 754-4040 |
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Description: |
Available to general public. "Flag-stop" service stops when flagged at intersections along the route. |
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Service Area: |
Brentwood |
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Fare: |
20 cents each way |
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Hours: |
8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday Friday |
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County Connection | |
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Information: |
(925) 676-1976 |
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Service Area: |
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. |
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Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors is $0.75 each way. Punch card offered 20 rides for $10. Free rides from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. on fixed routes with RTC Discount Card. Call (925) 676-7500 for more information. |
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Disabled Access: |
Wheelchair accessible service |
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Tri-Delta Transit | |
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Information: |
(925) 754-4040 |
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Service Area: |
Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg, John Muir - Concord Campus and BART. |
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Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors: $0.75 each way; Day pass: $1.25 unlimited rides |
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Disabled Access: |
Wheelchair accessible service |
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Lamorinda Spirit Van | |
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Information: |
(925) 283-3534 |
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Description: |
Transportation available to local shopping and medical appointments. Also goes to the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program weekdays at no charge . Advance reservation required. |
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Service Area: |
Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program. |
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Fare: |
$3.00 one way, $6.00 round trip for errands and appointments |
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Hours: |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons for errands |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 65+ and resident of Moraga, Orinda, or Lafayette |
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Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service | |
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Information: |
(925) 671-5272, between 9:30-11 a.m.; Van service requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
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Service Area: |
Tuesday to Walnut Creek for medical appointments, Thursday to Concord and Martinez for medical appointments. |
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Fare: |
$1.50 each way |
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Hours: |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ |
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Rossmoor Transportation Services | |
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Information: |
Rossmoor Bus and Rossmoor Paratransit , 988-7670; Dial-A-Bus 988-7676 and , 988-7670; 988-7676 |
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Description: |
Buses operate seven days a week with fixed and flexible routes. |
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Service Area: |
Within the Rossmoor community, Rossmoor shopping center, as well as downtown Walnut Creek. |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Hours: |
Call for schedule |
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Eligibility: |
Must be Rossmoor resident and have resident pass |
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Additional Info: |
Call one hour in advance for Dial-A-Bus, and one weekday ahead (between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for Rossmoor Paratransit. |
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San Ramon Senior Express Van | |
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Information: |
(925) 973-3250 |
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Description: |
Door-to-door pick up and drop off at San Ramon Senior Center, Tuesday Friday. Provides rides from Senior Center to local shopping Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
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Service Area: |
San Ramon |
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Fare: |
$2.00 each way |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ and resident of San Ramon |
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Walnut Creek Seniors Minibus | |
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Information: |
(925) 933-1434 between 9 - 11:30 a.m. |
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Description: |
Transportation for errands |
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Service Area: |
Within city of Walnut Creek |
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Fare: |
$1.00 each way or purchase minibus card at Walnut Creek Senior Center |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+ |
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VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION | |
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Caring Hands | |
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Information: |
(925) 952-2999 |
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Description: |
Volunteer drivers provide transportation, and other helpful services. Requires in-home assessment. Waiting list. Priority is based upon need. |
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Service Area: |
Central and East Contra Costa County |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+ who live in their own home |
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Orinda Seniors Around Town | |
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Information: |
(925) 402-4506 |
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Description: |
Provided by trained Orinda resident volunteers in their own cars. |
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Service Area: |
Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Alta Bates in Berkeley |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Hours: |
Weekdays only. Contact program. |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 65+ or disabled (no wheelchairs) and resident of Orinda |
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Rides for Seniors - Danville | |
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Information: |
(925) 314-3491, ask for Jenn |
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Description: |
Volunteer drivers assist seniors with transportation needs. |
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Service Area: |
Danville and local communities |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Eligibility: |
Danville residents only |
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Road to Recovery | |
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Information: |
(800) 227-2345 |
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Description: |
American Cancer Society program: volunteers transport ambulatory patients to doctors appointments and treatments. |
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Service Area: |
Contra Costa County |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Eligibility: |
Cancer patients only |
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Senior Helpline Services - Reassurance Phone Friends & Rides for Seniors | |
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Information: |
(925) 284-6161 |
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Description: |
Trained volunteers (in their own cars) provide free door-through-door rides to seniors who are no longer driving or able to access other forms of transportation for medical appointments, dental care and grocery shopping. |
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Service Area: |
Contra Costa County |
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Fare: |
Free |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+, unable to use public transportation, need to make a commitment to Phone Friends program. Call for details. |
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | |
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VeCare Services | |
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Information: |
(925) 300-5595, (925) 300-5494 |
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Description: |
Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals, etc. |
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Hours: |
6 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekdays, Saturday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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Rates: |
Gurney - $93 one way - $93 one wayWheelchair - $49 one way - $49 one wayAmbulatory Sedan - $30 one way - $30 one wayMileage - first five miles free, $2 to $3 for 6 six miles or more - first five miles free, $2 to $3 for 6 six miles or moreWait Time Rate - 1st hour free if referred by John Muir Senior Services, prorated from $75 per hour after one hour. - 1st hour free if referred by John Muir Senior Services, prorated from $75 per hour after one hour.Stairs Two to three steps, no charge. Four or more steps, a per step charge applies. Call for more information. Two to three steps, no charge. Four or more steps, a per step charge applies. Call for more information. |
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Medic Shuttle | |
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Information: |
(925) 439-7500 |
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Description: |
Wheelchair and gurney transportation to medical appointments and dialysis, hospitals, etc. Direct billing to Medi-Cal for wheelchair transportation. |
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Hours: |
9 a.m. 3 p.m., weekdays. Saturdays, dialysis appointments only. |
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Rates: |
Gurney - $110 round trip within Walnut Creek - $110 round trip within Walnut CreekWheelchair - $275 round trip within Walnut Creek. Call for rates on other areas. - $275 round trip within Walnut Creek. Call for rates on other areas.Mileage - $0 - $0Wait Time Rate - flat rate includes 1.5 hour wait time - flat rate includes 1.5 hour wait timeStairs - No |
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Cabulence Comfort | |
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Information: |
(925) 833-7777 |
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Description: |
Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals, etc. |
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Hours: |
24 hour call center |
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Rates: |
Gurney - $65 one way - $65 one wayWheelchair $100 one way $100 one waySedan - $30 for up to 5 miles one way, $35 for 611 miles, $40 for 1115 miles, $50 for 1625 miles - $30 for up to 5 miles one way, $35 for 611 miles, $40 for 1115 miles, $50 for 1625 milesMileage $37 for wheelchair, gurney $37 for wheelchair, gurneyWait Time Rate First 30 minutes free First 30 minutes freeStairs No extra charge (they use a ramp) No extra charge (they use a ramp) |
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION Private Errand & Appointment Transportation | |
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Helping Hands | |
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Information: |
(925) 462-3167, Jean Sullivan |
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Description: |
Doctors appointments, shopping, outings, banking, hair salon, etc. Wheelchairs and walkers. Licensed, insured and bonded. |
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Rates: |
$25-$30/hour, plus $0.35/mile |
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Discount Taxi Service: Contra Costa Yellow Cab & DeSoto Company | |
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Information: |
(925) 284-1234 |
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Description: |
Provides transportation at a 20% discount |
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Service Area: |
Contra Costa County |
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Fare: |
Call program |
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Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ |
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Interim Transportation | |
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Information: |
(925) 944-5779 |
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Description: |
Private transportation to medical appointments |
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Service Area: |
Call to discuss |
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Fare: |
Drop off/pick up round trip $35, escort round trip $50 |