PA Transportation Resorces

Integrated Transportation Resources | Created by the Pennsylvania Charting the LifeCourse Employment Innovation Area Work Group – 02.14.2023

Personal Strengths & Assets

• Learn about and try different transportation options
• Wear a mask when needed
• Ride an electric bicycle
• Engage in the community
• Be willing to meet responsibilities in using transportation
• Recognize and develop skills for using transportation
• Know where to find assistance and ask for help
• Plan your trip ahead of time. Know where you need to be and what time to be there.
• Obtain a driver’s license and car
• Learn to use Google Maps/other maps
• Learn safety features within transportation apps

Technology

• Public Transportation Services and Programs Map
• Find My Ride (FMR) – This allows people in most PA counties to apply for transportation assistance programs
• Aunt Bertha: Search and Connect for Help
• Tips and Guidelines for Using Mass Transit for Individuals with Autism – These tips and guidelines are helpful for all people (ASERT)
• Use a search engine on your computer to research local transportation options in your city or town (like busses, trains, taxis, and bicycle rentals)
• Vehicle modifications
• Uber and Lyft Apps, with attention of safety features
• Tech Owl

Relationships

• Family and Friends
• Coworlers amd Neighbors
• Helpful professionals to assist in connecting to transportation
• Information and Referral (I&R) Resources
  You may also dial 2-1-1- to reach your local United Way helpline
• Employer-offered transportation porograms like vanpooling
• Professionals, friends, or family can help coordinate / rent vans for trips
• Go-Go Grandparent
• PA Centers for Independent Living (CIL’s)

Community Based

• Ridesharing Programs. including car and vanpool options
• PennDOT-Maintained Park and Ride Facilities
• Private Pay and Publicly Funded Programs – Some can help with finding accessible transportation, a ride to the store or a medical appointment
• AMTRAK
• Greyhound Bus Lines
• Mobility Works
• Megabus
• University Transportation Centers (UTCs)
• PA Developmental Disabilities Council Grants
• Care Driver

Eligibility Specific

• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
• Schools and Intermediate Units (IU’s)
• Home and Community Based Services – PA Link to Community Care
• Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
• Older-Adult Auto Insurance Discounts
• Retired-Status Registration
• Low-Vision Licenses
• Programs for Seniors and People with Disabilities
• Parking Placard and/or Registration Plate
• Community Health Choices (CHC)