Consumer Resource Directory

Transportation

Seniors and adults with disabilities in Western and Southern Wayne County have a variety of transportation resources. In most cities and townships, service for seniors is available within the community. Some programs allow for travel into contiguous communities. The SMART Community Transit is available in many communities. However, service restrictions may prevent cross-county travel or travel to some neighboring communities. Many communities operate their own senior citizen transportation programs.

The Senior Alliance – Area Agency on Aging 1-C is pleased to announce a Transportation Program in partnership with the Downriver Community Conference.

This program is intended to be the 'provider of last resort' and will give door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation services in western and southern Wayne County and the surrounding areas. Eligibility is prioritized based on need for seniors (age 60 and older) residing in the 34 communities of The Senior Alliance service area.

There is no charge to seniors for this service, though donations are accepted. This is a limited time pilot program with services offered until September, 2008, contingent upon funding availability. Advance notification and appointments are required. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, call the Downriver Community Conference at (734) 362-7029. View Flyer

Other programs are similar to the SMART Community Transit service, including Nankin Transit Commission which serves Wayne, Westland, Garden City and Inkster.

All Community Transit buses are lift-equipped. The service is "curb to curb," which means that the driver can assist riders on or off the bus. Drivers cannot escort seniors to their doors. There is a two-day advance reservation requirement.

SMART Customer Service
(866) 962-5515
M-F, 6:30am to 6:00pm
TDD: (800) 624-3455
ADA-Voice: (800) 624-3450

ALLEN PARK
Senior Citizens Alternative Transportation (313) 928-0770
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

BELLEVILLE
Wheels for Independence (734) 697-3733

BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP
Brownstown Senior Center (734) 675-0920

CANTON TOWNSHIP
FISH volunteers: (734) 261-1011
Mobility Transportation (888) 539-9879 or (734) 975-4630

DEARBORN
Senior Citizen Bus Service (313) 943-4083
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Dearborn Heights Helpers (313) 791-3500
Downriver Community Conference (734) 362-7029
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

ECORSE
Senior Center (313) 382-3305
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

FLAT ROCK
City of Flat Rock Recreation Dept. (734) 379-1450

GARDEN CITY
FISH Dial-A-Ride volunteers (888) 660-2007
Nankin Transit Commission (734) 729-2710 | (734) 729-2720

GIBRALTAR
Community Center (734) 671-1466 (social trips only)

GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP
Township Recreation Department (734) 675-2364

INKSTER
Inkster Senior Services (313) 561-2382 | (313) 561-2650
Nankin Transit Commission (734) 729-2710 | (734) 729-2720

LINCOLN PARK
Senior Citizens (313) 386-3103 | (313) 386-3102
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

LIVONIA
Civic Park Senior Center (734) 466-2555
Community Connector (734) 466-2700
FISH Dial-A-Ride volunteers (888) 660-2007

MELVINDALE
Senior citizens (313) 429-1089, Ext.1074
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

NORTHVILLE/NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP
Northville Senior Center (248) 349-4140

PLYMOUTH/PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP
FISH of Plymouth (volunteers) (734) 261-1011
Senior Transportation Program: (734) 459-8888
Mobility Transportation: (734) 477-6404 (Township Only)

REDFORD TOWNSHIP
Redford Connector: (313) 387-2770

RIVER ROUGE
Senior Activity Center (313) 842-3360
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

RIVERVIEW
Riverview Senior Center (734) 281-4219
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

ROMULUS
Romulus Senior Center (734) 955-4120
SMART Community Transit (866) 962-5515

SOUTHGATE
Senior Center (734) 258-3066 | (734) 258-3010
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
Sumpter Senior Citizens (734) 461-9373

TAYLOR
Downriver Cab (734) 282-2222
Senior Center (313) 291-7740
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

TRENTON
Senior Center: Westfield Activities Building (734) 675-0063
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP
September Days Senior Center (734) 699-8918 | (734) 699-8919

WAYNE
Nankin Transit Commission (734) 729-2710 | (734) 729-2720

WESTLAND
FISH Dial-A-Ride volunteers (888) 660-2007
Nankin Transit Commission (734) 729-2710 | (734) 729-2720

WOODHAVEN
Senior Center (734) 341-2887 | (734) 231-6987

WYANDOTTE
Recreation Department (734) 324-7285 | (734) 324-7286
SMART Community Connector (866) 962-5515

OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Many ambulance companies provide non-emergency transportation services for individuals who are not ambulatory. Non-emergency phone numbers are available in the phone book.

Botsford Hospital Ride Provided by Community EMS - (248) 471-0909 M-F 8:30am-2:30pm. Transportation to Botsford Hospital or the physician offices. At least 2 weeks notice required. Boundaries: N-15Mile (Maple) S-Van Born E-Woodward W-Beck Road

Garden City Osteopathic Hospital (734) 458-4500 – Schedule appointment between M-F - 8:30am - 2:30pm. Transports persons with appointments to the hospital. Must live within the following communities: Garden City, Inkster, Westland, or Wayne

Oakwood Health Systems - Healthlink Van (800) 245-3725, Ext. 2 | (734) 946-0405 M-F 5:30am-6pm. Provides medical transportation to Oakwood, Heritage, Annapolis, and Seaway Hospitals. Boundaries: N - Troy S - Monroe E - Detroit W - Ann Arbor

St. Mary-Mercy Hospital Courtesy Van Service (734) 655-4826, M-F 8am-3:30pm.
Must be receiving services at the hospital. Boundaries: N-9Mile Road, S-Ford, E-Beech Daly, and W-Beck Road.