SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
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A variety of transportation services exist in San Luis<br />
Obispo County. They range from mass transportation<br />
(fi xed route) to specialized door-to-door service. Check<br />
for the services that can best meet your particular<br />
needs.<br />
For general transportation information, one telephone<br />
number has been established for your convenience. Call<br />
the Regional Ridesharing Program at 541-CARS (541-<br />
2277).<br />
Fixed-Route Service<br />
Fixed-Route Service means a transportation system<br />
that has a predetermined route with specifi ed stops that<br />
conform to a timetable. The County Bus System (RTA)<br />
operates hourly service on most routes. SLO Transit<br />
offers more frequent service within the City of San Luis<br />
Obispo The entities that provide this service have pamphlets,<br />
called schedules, explaining the details of each<br />
route. These are available and can be obtained by calling<br />
541-2277.<br />
Door-to-Door Service<br />
Not everyone can use the fi xed route bus service for<br />
reasons of distance to the bus lines or service areas.<br />
Door-to-Door Service is a transportation system that<br />
will pick you up at a location determined by you and will<br />
take you to the location of your choice. Reservations<br />
are usually required and costs are a higher. There are<br />
also a number of public transportation services that can<br />
provide door-to-door service.<br />
The communities of Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles,<br />
Nipomo and South Bay (Baywood/Los Osos) have Dial a<br />
Ride Services. Fares vary, but are generally $1 for Dial<br />
A Ride. These services can get you around within your<br />
community and can also get you to bus stops on the<br />
regional fi xed route (RTA) buses between communities.<br />
You may be eligible for a special service under the provisions<br />
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. If<br />
you are unable to use the fi xed route buses due to disability,<br />
call Runabout to ask about eligibility under ADA<br />
(781-4363). If you qualify, next day service is guaranteed.<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Vans<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> organizations in the area have vans and volunteer<br />
drivers to assist older persons with their transportation<br />
needs. Most vehicles do not have wheelchair lifts. Telephone<br />
in advance to make a reservation. You do not have<br />
to be a member of the local organization or club.<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Shuttles<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Shuttles are operated by Ride-On Transportation<br />
and provide door-to-door transportation between cities.<br />
These services operate on different days throughout the<br />
county and in the City of San Luis Obispo and require<br />
advance reservations by calling 541-8747.<br />
Long Distance Travel<br />
Greyhound Bus Lines<br />
Greyhound provides nationwide bus service. They provide<br />
a discount to seniors (65+) of 10% off the regular<br />
fare. This discount does not apply to special fares.<br />
They also have a helping hand program: a handicapped<br />
person’s escort is eligible for a 50% discount ticket.<br />
Some buses have wheelchair lifts.<br />
Amtrak<br />
Amtrak is a nationwide train service. Persons who are<br />
62 or older and have a visible handicap or a doctor’s<br />
note indicating that they are handicapped, can obtain a<br />
15% discount off the regular fare when riding Amtrak.<br />
Trains that stop at staffed stations are wheelchair accessible.<br />
Train service now leaves daily from San Luis Obispo going<br />
south through Los Angeles to San Diego, with stops<br />
along the way. It leaves at 6:35 am and returns at 8:35<br />
pm. Fares are reasonable vary. Also, one long distance<br />
train in each direction also departs San Luis Obispo just<br />
after midday, with a Paso Robles stop, and dedicated bus<br />
service can get you to and from the Santa Barbara train<br />
depot three times daily.<br />
Airlines<br />
Many airlines offer discounts to seniors. Contact your<br />
travel agent for more information.<br />
For transportation to the San Luis Obispo County Airport,<br />
contact your local taxi service or Ride On Transportation<br />
at 541-8747 for their airport shuttle service.<br />
Related Services<br />
Transportation<br />
SLO Regional Ride Share<br />
541-CARS (541-2277) offers information and matching<br />
for ride sharing, including car and van pools countywide.<br />
Also provides general information on all transit within<br />
the region. The Triplink tool at www.rideshare.org features<br />
a casual carpool program.<br />
CalTrans Hotline<br />
800-427-7623<br />
Offers information on freeway conditions and closures<br />
during crosstown freeway construction.<br />
Trolleys<br />
Cambria Village Trolley is available providing free<br />
scheduled service within and around Cambria. The<br />
system operates June 1st through September 4th on<br />
Thursday through Mondays and September 5th through<br />
May 31st on Fridays through Mondays. 541-2228.<br />
2007-2009 <strong>SAN</strong> <strong>LUIS</strong> <strong>OBISPO</strong> <strong>COUNTY</strong> SENIOR INFORMATION GUIDE 87
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