TRANSPORTATION

55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING

Course developed by AARP to improve driving skills and defensive driving techniques. Upon completion you receive a certificate which may entitle you to an insurance discount. (See Education & Discount or Senior Centers & Programs sections)

http://www.aarp.org/55alive/about.html

DRIVER SAFETY

916-227-2970/TDD: 800-368-4327

Department of Motor Vehicles

Driver Safety Review Unit M/S J234

P.O. Box 942890

Sacramento, CA 94290-0001

Contact this office to request evaluation of someone you feel cannot drive safely. (See Public Protection/Justice section.)

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/dl600(pg88_91).html#HowTo

AIRLINE DISCOUNTS

Several airlines offer percentage discount programs and/or have discount coupon savings books for seniors who travel. Ask your travel agent for details.

AMTRAK

800-872-7245

Train travel discount for seniors 62+. Good daily except on major holidays and does not apply to autotrain.

Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels

(HI-AYH)

http://www.hiayh.org/

National Administrative Office

202-783-6161

733 15th Street, NW, Suite 840,

Washington, DC 20005

e-mail: hiayhserv@hiayh.org

Local: Golden Gate Council 415-863-1444

425 Divisadero St., Suite 307,

San Francisco, CA 94117

e-mail: hiayh@norcalhostels.org

www: http://www.norcalhostels.org

HI-AYH councils also provide members and visitors with a wide range of special programs, events, trips and activities. Some of these activities are provided for the physically challenged, disadvantaged youth and senior citizens. Membership Costs: Senior (55+) $15, Life (all ages) $250. HI-AYH offers a free membership for nonprofit groups of 10 or more traveling together. Call 888-848-6225 or send an email to <lradtke@hiayh.org> for details, or visit the group section on this Web site at http://www.hiayh.org/membship/groups.htm. (See ElderHostel in Education section for additional Hostel information.)

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

DAVIS AIRPORTER

800-565-5153/916-756-6715

Offers door-to-door charter van service between Solano County and the Sacramento Airport. Requiresminimum one day advance reservation.

EVANS AIRPORTER

255-1559

Scheduled daily service from Vallejo to San Francisco International Airport or Oakland Airport. Prefers advance notice. One bus in fleet is wheelchair accessible. Prefers advance notice. One bus in fleet is wheelchair accessible.

REILE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

451-4816

Van service from all points within Solano County (except Rio Vista) to the Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco airports. Reservation required. As much advance notice as possible preferred. No discounts. No wheelchair lifts, but can transport a wheelchair. No service on Sundays.

Super Shuttle

800-258-3826 or 916-557-8370

Door to door 7 days/wk to Sacramento Airport

Solano Airporter

554-2254

Door to door 7 days/wk

M & M Luxury Airport Shuttle

800-286-0303

Door to door 7 days/wk

DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES

Door-to-door transportation and wheelchair accessible. Reduced fares for seniors and disabled. Call for appointment. Give as much advance notice as possible.

BENICIA

745-3212

Sundays - call: 745-3211

Daily transportation within city limits. Limited service outside city limits for disabled when Yellow Cab Paratransit service not available. For seniors 60+ and all disabled individuals.

YELLOW CAB PARATRANSIT

745-4040

Wheelchair van transportation. Services senior citizens and disabled daily anywhere in Benicia door-to-door. Dial-a-ride program.

BENICIA & VALLEJO

649-1999

Runabout

Elderly and handicapped transportation. For Vallejo clients who are unable to ride the regular Vallejo Transit bus. For Benicia clients traveling outside of Benicia.

DIXON

916-678-5020

Readi-Ride

Transportation within Dixon city limits. Discounts for seniors 60+. Operates Monday through Friday.

FAIRFIELD/SUISUN

429-2400

Dial-a-Ride Transit (Dart)

Service Monday through Saturday. Applies to seniors 60+. Call 428-7590 for application or pick up at City Hall.

Transit System

429-1296/422-2877

Special door-to-door service for available for seniors. All buses are wheelchair accessible.

RIO VISTA

374-5706

Transit System

Service for all citizens in the city and to most points in the surrounding area. Medical transportation needs take priority. Operates Monday through Friday. No discounts.

VACAVILLE CITY COACH

449-6000

http://www.cityofvacaville.com/departments/citycoach/index.php

Special Services

Service within city for certified handicapped and senior residents. At least 25 hour advance notice required. Call 449-5170 for application.

SOLANO PARATRANSIT

429-2400

Eligibility applications 428-7590

Door to door service throughout Solano County. Wheelchair accessible. Need 2 to 14 working days notice. Operates Monday through Saturday. Applies to seniors 60+.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

BENICIA TRANSIT

745-0815

Public bus running between Benicia, Vallejo and Pleasant Hill. Transfer available to Kaiser Vallejo. Discount for seniors 62+.

CITYLINK

422-2877

Public transportation that extends from Solano Community College as far as Davis with stops in Fairfield, Vacaville and Dixon. Wheelchair lifts available. Reduced fares for seniors 62+ and disabled.

FAIRFIELD/SUISUN TRANSIT SYSTEM

422-2877

Scheduled local city bus service. Discounts for seniors 60+.

VACAVILLE CITY COACH

449-6000

Public transportation system within Vacaville. Reduced fares for people 62+ or handicapped. Senior discount does not apply to Travis Air Force Base.

GREYHOUND BUS LINES

800-231-2222/Spanish 800-531-5332

Operates schedule between Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville, and to all points outside of the county. An attendant for a disabled person rides free with prior authorization. Discount for people aged 55+. Must show photo ID as proof of age.

SOLANO BART EXPRESS

422-2877

Transportation between Vacaville and Fairfield to and from Pleasant Hill BART. Runs during commuter hours. Ticket purchased when boarding, or monthly passes available. No senior discount.

VALLEJO TRANSIT BARTLink

648-4669

Scheduled service to El Cerrito BART. Stops in Hercules. Benicia service connects with Vallejo Transit. Also offers scheduled service to Solano Community College and the Solano Mall in Fairfield. Senior discount applies to those 62+.

VALLEJO/SAN FRANCISCO FERRY

643-3779

Discount for seniors 65+. Call for current scheduling information.

TAXICAB SERVICE

Seniors and disabled individuals can qualify for half-fare travel via taxi service.

VACAVILLE

449-8294

AA Cab

Travel by cab at a 50% discount with pre-purchased script booklet. Applies to seniors 60+ and eligible disabled. For script information call 449-5170.

VALLEJO

642-4421

Yellow Cab

Half price cab fare vouchers for seniors and disabled. Pick up senior citizen discount books from cab company or call Florence Douglas Senior Center at 643-1044.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAMS

Volunteers are available to drive seniors. Usually for doctor appointments, to and from senior centers and for grocery shopping.

Vallejo

642-4417

Transportation is provided for ambulatory cancer patients to cancer-related medical and therapy appointments. Requests 72-hour notice. Serves all of Solano County. No fee. A limited resource as all drivers are volunteers.

FAIRFIELD Volunteer Drivers

428-7556

Transportation within the city limits for seniors who can walk unaided. Requires 24-hour advance notice. Operates Monday through Friday.

VACAVILLE Ride with Pride

469-6667

Seniors can schedule rides to medical and social appointments and for running errands Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Service provided by volunteer drivers. Drivers interested in volunteering can call 448-2867.