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» Can you walk or bike?

» Is there a friend or family member you can ride with?

» Can you take a bus or train?
» Do you qualify for community door-to-door
transportation such as paratransit?

» Can you use transportation network companies
such as Uber and Lyft or a taxi service?
» Are there delivery services offered at nearby grocery
stores, restaurants, or on-line services like Amazon?

Now that you have thought about the answers to these
questions, we will use them later in Chapter 4 to help
you develop your transportation plan.

TIP CHAPTER 3

If you don’t have a computer or smartphone, ask
family or friends to help you place your orders.

Walking as a Transportation Option

Walking is a popular physical activity for all ages that
can be a useful transportation option to help maintain
mobility and independence. The questions and tips
below can get you thinking more about using walking to
get around your community.

▶ Do you walk for exercise? If so, have you considered
walking as a form of transportation? Walking can be a
healthy, affordable and environmentally friendly way
to travel, especially for shorter distances.

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