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Alternatives to driving are available. Unfortunately, public transportation in the United States is sorely lacking which makes it much more difficult to not drive.
Community TransportationIn order to continue doing the activities you enjoy it will take some planning and initiative, but it will get you to the places you want to go and the people you want to see. Consider these alternatives to driving:√ rides with family and friends √ taxi cabs √ shuttle buses or vans √ public buses, trains and subways At www.mdsupport.org there is a category on the left side titled Transportation Database. It is in the process of being built so it is not complete, but it is a place to check for transportation in your area by city and state. Senior Citizen TransportationSenior centers, religious and other local service groups often offer transportation services for older adults in your community.Who can I call for help with transportation? Call the ElderCare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 and ask for your local Office on Aging, or go to their website www.eldercare.gov. Contact your regional transit authority, which can tell you which bus or train to take. Easter Seals Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation) at 1-800-659-6428 or go to their website www.projectaction.org. Electric Golf CartsThere are many golf cart communities in the United States - especially where there is a heavy seniors population such as Florida and Arizona.However, I live in a golf cart community in Peachtree City,Georgia. In our community of over 80 miles of golf cart paths, a person can get to any place in the city by golf cart on beautifully shaded tree line paths. By golf cart I can get to 
grocery stores, to the dentist and doctor's office, drug stores, hairdresser, library, restaurants, etc. Today, I am going to pick up my grandchildren on the golf cart - they love to ride in it as much as I do. In our community you can drive a golf cart without a driver's license. If you'd like to see a video of our city and how the golf cart paths are integral part of our planning and green space click here and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Peachtree City, Georgia
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