Transportation Options

Ways to Work

Thinking about getting a job but don’t know how you’ll get to work? Here are some things to consider when identifying your transportation options:

Your Own Vehicle

• Do you have a driver’s license?
• If not, can you get a driver’s license?
• Do you have a vehicle or have access to a vehicle?
• Are you able to buy a vehicle (possibly using a PASS for the down payment)?

Mass Transit

• Can mass transit take you to your job?
• Could you learn how to take mass transit?

Cab

Would you take a cab to work?

Walking or Biking

Is the job within walking distance? Biking distance? Moped distance?

Carpooling and Employer Resources

• How do your co-workers get to work?
• Does your employer offer transportation resources?
• Are there other companies nearby where employees take a similar route?

Is someone available to drive you to and from work, including:

• People you live with?
• Family?
• Residential staff?
• Neighbors?
• Others?

If you can identify a driver but no vehicle, could a vehicle be purchased (possibly using a PASS for the down payment), for someone else to drive you?

Finding a Driver

• If you don’t know anyone who could drive you, could you find a driver?
• Where would you advertise? Newspaper? Local colleges? Stores? Senior centers? Civic groups? Church bulletins? Online?

Transportation Services

• Is paratransit available?
• Are there other transportation services available?

Brainstorming Other Ideas

• Who can help you brainstorm ideas about transportation?
• People you live with?
• Friends?
• Family members?
• Neighbors?
• Counselors?
• Other professionals?
• Other community members?
• Members of groups you are part of?

Paying for Transportation

• Are you eligible for reduced fare programs?
• If you receive Social Security benefits, have you investigated using the PASS or IRWE work incentives to help cover the costs of commuting?