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All people need access to a variety of travel options. These options should be safe, affordable, dependable, and user friendly. For some people, public transportation services are ideal.

Government and community-based programs help meet the transportation needs of people who require specialized services.

Public transportation provided along a fixed route allows people to get around by bus and rail at designated stops and specific times. It is the backbone of ensuring mobility in urban areas.

Some transportation options and programs provide consumers with more flexibility. They allow passengers to get from one specific location to another rather than travel on a fixed route.

Nearly one in four older adults lives in a rural area. Rural residents are at risk of becoming isolated without adequate transportation opportunities.

All people, regardless of their ability level, should have access to convenient and safe transportation options. Mobility is an essential component of quality of life.

People age 50 and older make 85 percent of their local trips by private vehicle. The vast majority of them hold a driver’s license.

Elder abuse takes many forms. It can be financial, physical, psychological, or a combination of these.

The estate planning process designates who will receive assets and handle responsibilities after a person dies.

Guardianship allows someone to make legal decisions for another person. It is known as conservatorship in some states.