MV Older adult transportation Coalition
Mission Statement:
To ensure that there are adequate options for both on-island enrichment and essential (medical) transportation needs for older adults, as well as off-island medical transport.
Greetings!
Our mobility manager, Lisa Stewart, is happy to help you with your transportation needs. As the primary referral contact for all transportation matters, Lisa assists older adults, their families, and agencies in finding the most suitable transportation options to meet their needs. Please call our transportation desk at 508-618-5134 ext. 103 anytime with any questions or concerns regarding transportation.
Looking to make a difference in our island community? Learn how you can help your neighbors stay connected by becoming a volunteer driver with MV Connect.
Becoming a volunteer driver is simple! Just click the link below to provide your information. Our mobility manager will reach out to you once you've completed the form to guide you through the next steps!
MV Center for Living is partnering with the Tisbury & Oak Bluffs Councils on Aging & Island Elderly Housing to provide weekly transportation for older adults to run errands & go shopping. Please call MVCL by Tuesday each week to schedule your ride.
Please CLICK HERE for contact information.
How do i Get there?
bY Consulting the Transportation Directory!
In September of 2022, the transportation coalition launched the first Older Adult Transportation Directory. Transportation options are split into on island and off island options. Information on the accessibility and affordability of each option is provided.
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Please CLICK HERE to download the directory and travel safely!
VTA-OCB Ophthalmology Transportation Pilot
We are happy to share a NEW pilot program with you all. The Ophthalmology Transportation Pilot offers residents of Martha’s Vineyard who are patients of Dr. Hu or other medical providers operating out of the same offices - 282 Route 130 & Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA 02563 - transport to appointments at a reduced cost.
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Check back in early Spring of 2025 for an updated schedule!
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Join the movement!
Support the GoGoGrandparent program
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Our GoGoGrandparent pilot program is a resounding success! Over 450 Older Adults have taken advantage of this service so far, providing essential and enrichment transportation—and we can do more. Let's continue to make this service available to any one of our more than 7,500 Older Adults on Martha's Vineyard when they have a need for transportation for medical appointments or to enrich their lives
GOGoGRANDPARENt Program
The Older Adult Transportation Coalition is sponsoring the GoGoGrandparent Program. This program provides both scheduled and on demand car rides for essential and enrichment activities for Older Adults. This program began in July 2021, and is still accepting participants. All costs are covered for Older Adults.
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Call Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard at 508-618-5134 ext. 103 to discuss your transportation needs and complete an application. If GoGoGrandparent is a solution for your transportation needs, you will be registered within 48 hours. After you are registered, you simply make a phone call to request an Uber/Lyft ride through GoGoGrandparent.
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Call Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard today!
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“I think I can sum up in one word why Go-Go is wonderful – independence. If I need to get somewhere and it is “off the beaten path”, no problem, just call GoGo. So many of us are truly grateful for this addition to our lives.” Carole, GoGoGrandparent User
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Transportation Testimonials:
Want to hear more about your transportation options? Watch this video for some lived experience from Older Adults on Martha's Vineyard!
2020 survey; Transportation results
In late 2020 HAMV conducted a survey with Older Adults (2,500 respondents) to learn more about how they contribute to the island, how they live and feel, and what they need.
Please click through the slideshow below for results from the 2020 survey (specifically the questions about transportation).
Coalition Sponsors:
HAMV
Martha's Vineyard Commission
Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation
MV NAACP Health Committee
Coalition Members:
Center 4 Living
Edgartown COA
Island Elderly Housing
Island Grown Initiative ​
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard NAACP Health Committee
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
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Oak Bluffs COA
Steamship Authority
Tisbury COA
Up-Island COA
Vineyard Power
VNA (Martha's Vineyard)
Vineyard Village at Home
VTA
YMCA