Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard
Making Martha's Vineyard an Aging-Friendly Island
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.
how do i get there?
As part of the initial coalition efforts research was done on what transportation options are available today. Click HERE to download.
We are working on creating a directory to share with all Older Adults so you can be informed on all your options. This should be available in 2022.
GOGoGRANDPARENt Pilot Program
The Older Adult Transportation Coalition is sponsoring the GoGoGrandparent Pilot Program. This program provides both scheduled and on demand car rides for essential and enrichment activities for Older Adults. This pilot program began in July 2021, and is still accepting participants. All costs are covered due to a grant we received from the Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Check out this article from MV Times about the program progess!
Call your COA for more information and an application.
Edgartown: 508-627-4368
Oak Bluffs: 508-693-4509 ext 3
Tisbury: 508-696-4205
Up-Island: 508-693-2896
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
Coalition Members:
Center 4 Living
Edgartown COA
Island Elderly Housing
Island Grown Initiative
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Oak Bluffs COA
Tisbury COA
Up-Island COA
VNA (Martha's Vineyard)
Vineyard Village at Home
VTA
YMCA