Links and resources
BC’s Public Transportation Resources
Public transportation in your community – Find out what’s available – routes, schedules, accessible services (e.g., handyDART)
BC’s bus pass program – A bus pass program for low-income seniors
BC’s taxi-saver program – Learn about a program that provides a 50% taxi subsidy for those who have a BC Transit handyPass or TransLink handyCard.
Community transportation resources
Do you know of any community transportation services for seniors that we should list? Please write to BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation.
Private specialty transportation services
Do you know of any private transportation services we should add? Please write to BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation.
Driving Miss Daisy – Provides private, individualized, special transportation and accompaniment services in some communities.
Please note that the links provided above are listed as a convenience for users. The listings do not consitute a recommendation or endorsement of any of these services.
General resources
Parking permit for people with disabilities – Learn about the requirements and how to apply.
Seniors’ centres – This general listing identifies many of BC’s seniors’ centres. Find out about seniors’ and transportation programs in your community.
Seniors’ Guide – A helpful Province of BC resource. The Directory of Services is particularly useful.
Senior-friendly transportation resources
ITN America – Find out about this US program that provides “dignified transportation for seniors.” Learn how this program gives seniors access to door-to-door, arm-through-arm transportation when they want it, where they want if, for any purpose, at a price that is affordable and in a way that meets their needs.
On the Move – BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation newsletter: News from the senior-friendly transportation options network.
Spring 2009 [PDF]
Summer 2008 [PDF]