TRANSPORTATION
About Us
Trained paid and volunteer drivers operate the Senior Center vehicles. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, except holidays, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is a fee but eligible individuals could be exempt from, or pay a reduced fee. A wheelchair accessible van is available. Rides must be scheduled through one of our Transportation Coordinators. Three primary factors are considered when scheduling rides: medical necessity, disability and age. Appointments for non-medical trips will be provided on a space available. First time riders will need to fill out application forms. Transportation is provided for: Medical Appointments, Social Service Agency Appointments, Local Merchants, and Fairborn Senior Center. Who May participate: Any senior citizen, except those living in care facilities, age 60 or older who live in Fairborn or Bath Township or any Senior Center Member age 50-59 who live in Fairborn, Bath Township, or Enon. For more information contact: Marlene Colinot (937) 878-4141 ext 216
What does the service provide?
Transportation to and from medical facilities, social service agencies, local merchants, and other required designations. Trained volunteers serve as drivers for this service which operates Monday—Friday, except holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A wheelchair accessible van is available for those clients needing such assistance.
Who may participate?
Any senior citizen, except those permanently living in care facilities, age 60 or older who live in Fairborn or Bath Township or any Fairborn Senior Citizen Association member age 50—59 who live in Fairborn, Bath Township or Enon.(If you live in Enon, you must be a member of the Fairborn Senior Center and you can only be transported to F.S.C. or to Wright Patterson Medical Center.)
Where can I be transported?
Rides are normally available from a client’s residence to and from appointments anywhere in Greene County or the Dayton and Springfield areas. All stops must be scheduled in advance. Exceptions to the daily
schedules cannot be accommodated.
Is there a fee?
Yes. Partial funding is provided by the City of Fairborn, Greene County Council on Aging and the Senior Citizens Association. Clients are not expected to pay the full cost of this service, but they are asked to pay a portion of the cost. Low income clients would be eligible for reduced, or exempt from fees.
How can I get on the schedule?
Contact the Fairborn Senior Center transportation coordinator
(937-878-4141 ext. 216) up to 30 days prior to your appointment
to reserve a ride. Next day rides are given on a space available
basis. Call Monday—Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to
reserve a ride. Calls for next day rides must be received by 12:30
the day before the needed ride. No more than 3 rides per week.
First time riders will need to fill out a Client Registration &
Participation Agreement Form and should allow two additional
work days to be processed. You can also complete the Transportation Request below!
Fee Schedule
| Fairborn Senior Center | $1 each way |
| Fairborn, Enon area | $2 each way |
| Beavercreek, Xenia, Huber Heights | $4 each way |
| Dayton, Springfield, Kettering areas | $6 each way |
Any amount paid above the fee is considered a donation. We DO NOT apply credit. We are glad you have called on our organization for transportation service. We will do everything within our ability to give you the best service possible. If you have any questions about this service, feel free to contact one of our Transportation Coordinators.
Transportation Registration Form
Need a Ride? Complete the Transportation Registration form and then call 937-878-4141 ext. 216 to schedule a ride.
Contact Us
Marlene Collinot
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation@fairbornseniors.org
937-878-4141 ext. 216
Tara Smith
Associate
Transportation@fairbornseniors.org
937-878-4141 ext. 216
News
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