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WISE & Healthy Aging / Santa Monica Dial-A-Ride Program
The Dial-a-Ride program offers transportation for any purpose (doctor's appointments, shopping, leisure or social activities) during set daytime hours, seven days a week.Service Schedule
Vans run Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- New Year's Day - January 1
- Memorial Day - May 25, 2009
- Independence Day - July 4
- Labor Day - Sept. 7, 2009
- Thanksgiving Day - Nov. 26, 2009
- Christmas - December 25
Cost of a Trip
One-way fare for clients and a friend is 50-cents each. An additional 25-cents is charged if a personal attendant goes with the client.Eligibility for Service
This service is only open to residents of Santa Monica. It is necessary to enroll in the program before calling for a ride. For information about enrolling, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or email transportation@wiseandhealthyaging.orgOrientation and Mobility Class
To help newly enrolled clients make the most of the Dial-a-Ride program, a monthly orientation and mobility class is offered. The class focuses on transportation options. The class meets at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.The class includes a Senior ID Registry session and a Pedestrian Safety course.
Please call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or email transportation@wiseandhealthyaging.org
2010 Class Schedule
August 18, 2010:1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 1:45 pm Senior ID Registry
1:45 - 3:00 pm Dial-A-Ride Orientation & Mobility
September 22, 2010:
1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 1:45 pm Senior ID Registry
1:45 - 3:00 pm Dial-A-Ride Orientation & Mobility
October 20, 2010:
1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 1:45 pm Senior ID Registry
1:45 - 3:00 pm Dial-A-Ride Orientation & Mobility November 17, 2010
1:00 - 1:30 pm Pedestrian Safety
1:30 - 1:45 pm Senior ID Registry
1:45 - 3:00 pm Dial-A-Ride Orientation & Mobility