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Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of GoGoGrandparent Transportation Partnership for Older Adults

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of New York's innovative transportation partnership with ride-and-delivery service GoGoGrandparent, a program administered by the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and local offices for the aging. The partnership aims to bridge a gap in the delivery of no-cost rides for older adults across the state, providing them with independence, dignity, and connection to their communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GoGoGrandparent partnership has provided 24,000 additional rides to older adults since its inception in 2022, helping to bridge a high-priority need for transportation in many communities.
  • The program offers rides to essential services such as medical appointments, grocery stores, dialysis, VA appointments, church, family visits, and more, with the median trip being 2.76 miles.
  • The service is available to residents ages 60 and older who register with their local office for the aging, and is typically provided by local transportation providers who are vetted by GoGo to ensure their vehicles are accessible and drivers are willing to assist riders.
  • The partnership has expanded to 32 county-based offices for the aging across the state, with New York State funding supporting the program and ensuring that services remain free of charge for older adults.
  • The program is one of over 20 public-private partnerships administered by NYSOFA, using technology to expand service access, keep older adults engaged, overcome social isolation, support family caregivers, and more.
  • The expansion of the GoGoGrandparent partnership is driven by the need for on-demand transportation services, fueled by factors such as the aging population, family dynamics, and the importance of transportation in maintaining independence and social connections.

Statistics:

  • 24,000 additional rides have been provided to older adults since the GoGoGrandparent partnership initiated in 2022.
  • The program serves residents ages 60 and older, with the median trip being 2.76 miles.
  • The partnership has expanded to 32 county-based offices for the aging across the state.
  • The program provides rides to essential services such as medical appointments, grocery stores, dialysis, VA appointments, church, family visits, and more.
  • The partnership has been made possible through funding from the New York State budget, ensuring that services remain free of charge for older adults.

Sources:

  • Governor Kathy Hochul News Release: "Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of Successful GoGoGrandparent Transportation Partnership for Older Adults"
  • https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-expansion-successful-gogograndparent-transportation-partnership
  • New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
  • GoGoGrandparent
  • Association on Aging in New York
  • AARP New York State
  • New York State Association of Counties
  • Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care
  • Participating Counties: Albany, Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Dutchess, Herkimer, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Oswego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Schuyler, Steuben, Suffolk, Tompkins, Ulster, Washington, Westchester, Yates

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