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.
2022 TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT IN REVIEW
HAMV is proud to report that our first Transportation Summit was a resounding success!
If you did not get to join us, please watch the recording of the event below.
The MV Times was kind enough to report on the event. To read their article and get more details click HERE.
You can also click HERE to download an informational brochure on the summit!
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.
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.
The current dates for this program are March 7th, May 9th, and June 13th.
Please click HERE to download more information.
Transportation Testimonials:
Want to hear more about your transportation options? Watch this video for some lived experience from Older Adults on Martha's Vineyard!
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
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
Oak Bluffs COA
Steamship Authority
Tisbury COA
Up-Island COA
VNA (Martha's Vineyard)
Vineyard Village at Home
VTA
YMCA