Transportation Resources
COAM (Cooperative Adult Ministry)
Phone: 612-721-5786
Trip purpose: Grocery shopping
Eligibility: 60+ (Must be able to shop independently - Assistance provided carrying groceries to door)
Cost: Donation
ElderRide (Volunteers of America)
Phone: 612-332-9544
Trip purpose: Medical appointments, senior dining, groceries, adult day care, social services
Eligibility: 55+; persons with disability
Cost: Suggested $3 donation per one way ride
Fairview-University Medical Center Transportation Program
Phone: 612-672-7685
Trip Purpose: Medical care at Fairview facilities within Minneapolis
Eligibility: 60+ or temporarily disabled
Cost: $5 per round trip ride
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Phone: 612-721-6215
Trip Purpose: Any
Eligibility: Little Brothers Client (65+; 3 or fewer social contacts per month)
Cost: Donation
Metro Mobility
Phone: 651-602-1111
Trip Purpose: Any
Eligibility: Persons unable to use fixed route service due to disability
or health condition (application takes approximately 21 days)
or health condition (application takes approximately 21 days)
Price: One way fares: $2.50 base fare. $3.50 peak hours
Internet Resources
Elderberry Institute - Resource Center Supporting Block Nurse Programs
Long-term Care Choices for Seniors, Families and Caregivers
Hennepin County Attorney Protecting Seniors
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