We Get Around

Here's a recap on the CDC recommendations. We're elated that so many tips are part of the We Get Around! orientation to using public transportation. Our group travel training knows the value of safe and healthy use of public transportation.

⚫ Before you leave, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

⚫Once you reach your destination, wash your hands again with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol as soon as possible upon arrival.

⚫Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

CDC releases new guidelines for using public transportation during pandemic If you're taking subways, buses or other public transit, consider these guidelines, the CDC says.

If you're traveling on public transit remember to ride the We Get Around way! Safely - By travelling with hand sanitizer and always being observant.

Traveling safely with public transportation during COVID-19 Trains or buses may be crowded, so it is key to practice social distancing to the greatest extent, sitting or standing away from others, if possible.

Zero fares on RideKC buses. Will that approach work in San Diego? Thanks Windward Life Care for sharing this news that might change the business of public transit companies across America.

Riding for Free in Kansas City

👏👏Transportation innovation right here in San Diego! Jewish Family Service of San Diego launches pilot program in partnership with Lyft and the National Council on Aging. 👏👏

Jewish Family Service’s 'On the Go' Program to Test Ridesharing for Older Adults - Times of San Diego Jewish Family Service’s 'On the Go' program to test ridesharing for older adults at Ed Brown Center in San Diego.

An Age-Friendly strategy, means making transportation Age-Friendly.

Making Transportation Age-Friendly The World Health Organization launched the Age-Friendly Communities Initiative in 2006, with the laudable goal of making communities throughout the world accessible and safer for seniors. The first step was to gather information from older residents, service providers, and other groups from a total

I’m with the Live Well San Diego Transportation Theme Team. Here’s a look at ways to improve transit stops.

Wow image if San Diego adopted “First Class Bus Stops." FYI the young woman in the video is the creator's girlfriend. (No passengers were discouraged from taking public transit).

First Class Bus Stop by George Barratt-Jones We all know it, taking the bus isn't the most fun thing to do. So why can't it be more luxurious and fun? Why can't the start of the day be more…

Is fear stopping you from being active, healthy, and interdependent?

The article gave me validation for an idea I had this week. I’m going to start submitting proposals to lead travel training classes to Olders focused events.

Taking the fear out of using public transportation Mobility Managers take the time to find out where an individual needs to go and how to get there. Anyone 60 and older would be wise to take advantage of travel training, while it lasts.

Watch the local news and read the local newspapers to find out if the Metropolitan Transit System is coming to your community. Learn more: http://bit.ly/elevatesd2020

Carmel Valley weighs in on MTS' plan to improve transit system As MTS eyes placing a measure on the 2020 ballot to provide funding for transit projects, they are gathering input with the lofty task of defining what the future of transportation in San Diego should look like.

If you're attending the San Diego Convention Center site
Attendees, can take advantage of a free park and ride option in conjunction with Metropolitan Transit System at SDCCU Stadium. You can park at the stadium for free and receive a free trolley day pass if you register in advance and select the park and ride option.

Register today: Register today: 800.827.4277 or register online bit.ly/vitalaging19

Register Now for the 2019 Vital Aging Conference There’s a big change in store for the 2019 Vital Aging Conference. Don’t worry, all your favorite things are still there. And it’s still free. It’s just in a new location this year - the San Diego Convention Center.