Chapter 15: Transportation
Section 3: Other Urban Transportation Resources
Listing by city
Brand Senior Center
Shopping, errands, medical appointment trips for persons who are elderly or disabled. Offered through a joint project with the City of Moore which provides drivers. Hours of operation approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call one day in advance to schedule.
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El Reno Senior Citizens' Center
For persons age 55 or over and persons with disabilities, transportation is available for shopping, medical appointments, and other business within El Reno. Call in advance to schedule rides.
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EMBARK
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[email protected]EMBARK provides a wide range of transportation services, including special services for older adults and persons with disabilities. An application process is required for all special services programs provided. Programs include:
- Plus: EMBARK Plus Paratransit provides lift-equipped public transportation to eligible individuals within the Oklahoma City limits who are not functionally able to ride our fixed-route bus service due to a disabling condition.
- Oklahoma City Streetcar: The Oklahoma City Streetcar is EMBARK's newest transit option.
- Mobility Management: EMBARK partners with many community organizations to provide a wide range of transportation programs to meet the diverse needs of the community. Through these programs, qualified customers maintain independence and access community services by arranging their own transportation.
- Ferry Transit: Based on the river, Oklahoma River Cruises is the way to discover some of Oklahoma City’s hidden treasures. River transit provides access to Historic Stockyards City, the bustling Meridian Corridor and the lush Regatta Park/Boathouse District. All landings have parking and access to additional public transit services.
- Spokies Bike Share: Spokies is Oklahoma City’s only bike share program, and the best way to cruise around downtown and through many of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods. With bikes available at eight stations and several pricing packages, it’s easy to start your ride immediately.
Need to know more? Click here: https://embarkok.com/learn/services/
Embark Bus Passes: https://embarkok.com/use/buy-passes
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Kiwanis Kruiser
Transportation is available on ASI’s Kiwanis Kruiser, a wheelchair lift equipped van. Rides are on a first-come first-served basis, Monday thru Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Reservations must be made for medical appointments, shopping and other errands. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 per one way trip.
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Logan County Aging Services
Logan County Aging Services is a non-profit organization that assists the Logan County Aging Service with funds for home bound meals and bus purchases for its transportation program.
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MedRide - Oklahoma Critical Care Transport
MedRide is a service to assist people with physical limitations who require transportation to various locations, including doctor's appointments, hospital release, shopping, visiting family and friends
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Tulsa Transit
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[email protected]Fixed Route Buses: Buses run Monday through Saturday with no service on Sunday. Tulsa Transit's bus service is available throughout the City of Tulsa, and extends into Jenks, Sand Springs and Broken Arrow. Tulsa Transit also offers reduced fares for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities. If you're 75 or older, you can get a Super Senior pass and ride free. All buses are lift-equipped.
- The Lift: The Lift Program is Tulsa Transit's curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons with disabilities who have been determined ADA Paratransit Eligible and who are five (5) years of age or older. The Lift uses both lift-equipped vans and regular taxi cabs. Hours of operation are 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Generally, rides should be scheduled before 5 p.m. one day in advance, and trips can be scheduled as much as 7 days in advance. Service boundaries are the Tulsa city limits.
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Veterans Affairs Shuttle
Twice daily shuttle to VA Medical Center in Muskogee.
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Vonunteers Impacting People (VIP)
Formally Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Volunteers Impacting People Program (VIP) engages persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs, and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.