Transportation is crucial to ensure that seniors have access to essential services such as medical care and grocery shopping. The availability of adequate and low cost transportation enables older persons to live independently in their communities, helps to prevent isolation and the possible need for long-term care placement. Many older people, who do not drive, must rely on family and friends provide much of the transportation. But for others, it is necessary to find community resources to provide transportation, as this vital support service may be their only connection to the outside world.
Berrien County
Check with your local senior center staff, they may also have a trip planned to the store.
Martin’s Super Market Shuttle – Serving Benton Harbor & St. Joseph Martin’s Super Market contracts with Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority to provide FREE transportation from several senior housing complexes to Martins twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Seniors are given an hour to shop before their return trip home. The shuttle bus will arrive at the first stop at 9:00 am. Seniors are strongly encouraged to be waiting at the front entrance of their housing complex or center. Below you will find the shuttle bus stops.
Harbor Point #1 – Benton Township
Circle Dr. Bldg S, Benton Township*
Circle Dr. Bldg W, Benton Township*
Harbor Towers, Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor Senior Center
300 River Terrace, Benton Harbor
Lake View Terrace, St. Joseph
Lakecrest Ravine, St. Joseph
Vineyards, St. Joseph
*Please call dispatch at 269-927-4461 to reserve a spot on the shuttle if you do not live in buildings S or W.
Note: Although the shuttle bus will arrive at the first stop (Harbor Point 1) at 9 am, it is strongly encouraged that you are at the designated pickup location and prepared to leave at 9 am to ensure you do not miss the bus. Drivers are not allowed to leave the bus to help seniors take the groceries inside. Seniors needing assistance must plan to have someone meet them upon arrival from the grocery trip.
For more information call TCATA/Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority at 269-927-2268.
Harding’s Friendly Markets in Buchanan contracts with Buchanan Dial a Rideto provide Buchanan seniors free rides from their homes to Harding’s Market. The service is provided every Wednesday where seniors are given an hour to shop (9:00 am-10:00 am) before their return trip home.Seniors must call on Tuesdays before 3:00 pm to schedule their free ride to Harding’ Market.
For Buchanan Bus more information call: 269-697-0600
Shelton Market & WalMart Shopping Trip – Serving Cass County
Cass County Council on Aging contracts with Cass County Public Transit to provide a discounted $5.00 round-trip shopping trip once a month to Shelton’s Farm Market and Super Wal-Mart in Niles.
Making Reservations
Seniors must be registered with the Cass County COA before reserving thier seat for the monthly shopping trip. Please call the Cass County COA at (269) 445-8110 for a one-time registration.
If you are already registeredwith the COA, please reserve your spot by calling Cass County Public Transit at 269-445-2455at least 72 hrs in advance (Mondays) to reserve a spot for the shopping trip.
For more information call Cass County Council on Aging:269-445-8110
Any Van Buren County resident that is a Veteran or a Senior (60+) can ride free of charge on all Van Buren Public Transit buses, with the exception of contract and special service routes. This includes all Loop and Dial-A-Ride services, as well as Reservation and Out-Of-County rides for medical reasons. All Dial-A-Ride, Reservation and Out-Of-County rides must be scheduled in advance.
Senior Services of Van Buren County Ride Easy Program provides qualifying seniors with transportation to and from medical care appointments.In order to become a Ride Easy Volunteer Rider the following requirements must be met:
Riders must: • Be age 60 or above • Be a resident of Van Buren County • Submit a Rider Agreement Form • Provide as much notice as possible For more information call: 269-637-3607 (South Haven Office) or 269-655-800 (Paw Paw Office)
