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28 <br /> DOMAIN 2: <br /> Transportation <br /> Transportation is important in communities <br /> because it links all residents to services, orangeLaunty _. <br /> ro rammin ,employment,and en a <br /> pement g gengagement <br /> opportunities.Communities should have _ <br /> transportation options that allow individuals to <br /> get from place to place easily and affordably.An <br /> age-friendly community will have: <br /> • Affordable rates for public and private • Safe and comfortable vehicles; <br /> transportation options; • Convenient stops and stations; <br /> • Frequent and reliable service; . Easy to understand information about public <br /> • Service to high priority destinations (e.g., transportation; <br /> hospitals, parks, shopping); • Volunteer drivers; <br /> • Accessible vehicles; . Well-maintained roads and regulated traffic; <br /> • Specialized services for people with disabilities; and <br /> • Priority seating for older adults; • Plentiful parking. <br /> • Courteous transit workers and competent <br /> drivers; <br /> Goal 2: Increase access to and awareness of affordable,safe,and equitable mobility options for <br /> older adults in all parts of Orange County. <br /> OBJECTIVE 2.1 <br /> STRATEGY 2.1.1 <br /> INDICATORS RESPONSIBLE <br /> 2.1.1a Orange County Transportation Guide for Older Adults is updated every 2 years. OCDOA,with support from Orange County Public <br /> Transit(OCPT),Chapel Hill Transit(CHT),GoTriangle <br /> 2.1.1b Easy to read user guides are published and regularly updated and made OCDOA,with support from OCPT,CHT,GoTriangle <br /> available in formats that are accessible to community members with low vision, <br /> low literacy,and Spanish,Mandarin,Karen,Burmese,and other emerging <br /> priority languages as feasible. <br /> 2.1.1c Distribution locations that are accessible to racially diverse communities OCDOA,with support from OCPT,CHT,GoTriangle,OC <br /> are identified and regularly replenished with printed schedules and other Public Library,CH Public Library <br /> transportation information. <br /> 2.1.1d Regularly scheduled classes on subjects such as Bus Riding 101,bus safety, OCDOA,with support from OCPT,CHT,GoTriangle,OC <br /> Uber/Lyft,mobile ticketing,and transit apps are held at Senior Centers, Public Library,CH Public Library <br /> libraries and community centers,apartment complexes with a large number <br /> of older adults,faith-based communities,etc.with supportive services(e.g., <br /> an interpreter)to ensure access and participation for people from diverse <br /> backgrounds and with differing abilities. <br /> 2.1.1e The Department on Aging's Transportation Helpline is able to provide OCDOA <br /> multilingual information to callers. <br /> Orange County Master Aging Plan 25 <br />