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Transportation & Access Coordination helps individuals overcome practical barriers that make it difficult to get where they need to go. Support focuses on improving access to essential destinations such as grocery stores, food banks, meal sites, medical appointments, and community programs, especially when transportation options are limited or confusing.

Transit Planning & Routes

CHWs help individuals understand local transit options, plan reliable routes, and navigate transfers. This includes identifying nearby bus stops, reviewing schedules, and supporting regular trips to essential destinations.

• Review bus routes and transit schedules
• Identify transit stops near food banks, meal sites, and clinics
• Explain transfers, timing, and route options
• Support planning regular trips to grocery stores and community programs

Ride Programs & Paratransit

Some individuals require specialized transportation due to age, disability, or mobility limitations. CHWs help identify available ride programs and assist with enrollment steps.

• Locate senior ride programs
• Identify paratransit services for individuals with mobility or disability needs
• Explain eligibility and enrollment steps
• Help individuals schedule rides when possible

Home‑Delivered Meals & Grocery Delivery

When individuals cannot travel easily, CHWs help identify programs that bring food directly to the home. Availability varies by location and eligibility.

• Connect individuals to home‑delivered meal programs when available
• Identify grocery delivery options in the community
• Explain program requirements, delivery areas, and scheduling

Access Support & Navigation

CHWs help individuals understand transportation options, overcome barriers, and plan safe, reliable routes to essential services.

• Help individuals understand transportation options in their area
• Support planning safe and reliable routes to essential services
• Identify community‑based transportation supports