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WESTCHESTER COUNTY SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

County Survey Will Help Identify Transportation Needs of Older Adults

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County is inviting older adults, caregivers and residents to participate in the Improving Transportation for the Aging Population survey, now open through Monday, Oct. 5. The survey is designed to better understand the transportation needs of older adults across Westchester County, and gather feedback that will help shape future recommendations to improve mobility and independence.

The County is seeking input from residents regardless of how they travel – whether they drive, use public transit, rely on paratransit services, receive rides from family or friends, walk or use other transportation options.

Survey participants are encouraged to share their experiences traveling to their medical appointments, going shopping, attending social activities, and other essential destinations. All these experiences will be essential to identifying ways to improve transportation services for older adults.

The survey is part of Westchester County’s ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve transportation services for the County’s aging population. Feedback collected will help inform recommendations aimed at making it easier for older adults to access health care, shopping, social activities and other important destinations while maintaining their independence.

Residents are encouraged to complete the survey by Monday, Oct. 5 by visiting: planning.westchestercountyny.gov/transportation-planning/overview

Questions about the survey may be directed to Jonathan Joseph, Associate Transportation Planner, at jajp@westchestercountyny.gov.