Experts tell us that's how the fortune cookie crumbles. Now what? The good news: when we have to stop driving -- or want to drive less -- our options are improving. Here are five things we can do now.
TAKE THE LOCAL
The City is testing a new on-demand, shared-ride transit service called Laguna Beach Local between the Top of the World, Bluebird Canyon, and Arch Beach Heights neighborhoods and Downtown. It's free and if it's a success, it could be expanded to serve the entire community.
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CALL SALLY'S FUND
City-sponsored Sally's Fund provides free transportation to and from the Susi Q and medical appointments, and help with other practical needs. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Minimum age: 60. Transportation should be scheduled in advance and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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CONTACT AGE WELL SENIOR SERVICES
Age Well provides free, non-emergency medical transportation to Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo. It also provides non-emergency medical transportation to locations in Irvine, Newport Beach, and San Clemente up to 15 miles from your home. Minimum age: 60.
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RIDE OCTA FOR LESS
Seniors get a fare discount on the fixed-route bus routes operated by the Orange  Country  Transportation Authority.
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SIGN UP FOR OCTA ACCESS
If you have a disability that makes it hard to get to or from a bus stop, or on and off a bus, you may be are eligible for OCTA ACCESS. There is a formal certification process that follows ADA guidelines.
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BE CAREFREE
CAREFREE LAGUNA is our effort at the Susi Q to promote all transportation options for older adults. It is also be a call to action. Here's what we can all do now:
  • Check with friends and neighbors who have stopped driving so they don't become isolated.
  • Give people we trust permission to tell us when we should stop driving.
  • Use our cars less by carpooling, walking, biking, and using public transportation.
  • Extend our "safe driving" years by taking driver safety classes like the ones at the Susi Q.
  • Listen to those who have stopped driving. They have a lot to teach us.
  • Work with the experts, elected officials, and public servants to improve our transportation system.