Transportation Options
Do you need help finding transportation in your area? Most Ohio communities have a variety of options, some with free or reduced fares. Eligibility requirements such as age or income may apply.
Ohio
Older Driver Safety
To prevent crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safely.
Ohio Statistics
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in Ohio, 14.5% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
Ohio Department of Transportation
With the mission to provide safe and easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Cincinnati Area Senior Services (CASS)
Cincinnati Area Senior Services provides group transportation for seniors, giving independence and mobility to people who otherwise would be homebound. We also offer transportation for individuals, including medical appointments.
Sycamore Senior Center-Transportation
Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors is owned and operated by Maple Knoll Communities, a nonprofit organization with 170 years of experience serving older adults. Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors is located on the Maple Knoll Village campus in Springdale, Ohio just near Tri-County Mall.
Cincinnati: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA)
Regional transportation connecting people and places, driving economic growth and expanding quality of life choices.
Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens
This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.