Most older adults want to live independently, but transportation can be a major challenge. To help seniors stay independent, Rocky River provides curb-to-curb service for residents 60 and older who no longer drive.
The city maintains a diverse fleet of vehicles. Each meets a unique need — from the sedan transporting a single rider to a doctor’s appointment to the 14-passenger van shuttling a group to a senior center event. “Most people want to age in place and stay in their home as long as possible,” says Deborah Huff, senior services director. “This is one service that allows them to do that.”
About 1,400 seniors depend on this program. They can schedule trips for groceries, banking or appointments five days a week while limiting their reliance on family members. “It is such a deeply valued service by our seniors and their families,” says Mayor Pamela Bobst.
The program is funded by grants from the Lakewood Rocky River Rotary Foundation and Giant Eagle Foundation. Huff says Rocky River recently applied for a new grant and hopes to add a transit vehicle in the future.
For more information, call 440-333-6665.
