Family, Friends and Community

Another option for transportation to work is to see if you have any family members, friends, or neighbors who can give you a ride. In this case, it may be necessary to build a schedule where multiple members of your network help with transportation on various days.

Here are some questions to consider:

  • Is there anyone in my family who can drive me to work?
  • Can I match my work schedule with friends so we can ride together?
  • Do any coworkers live near me that I can carpool with?
  • Are there any volunteer transportation services in my community that I can use?
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Scenario: Hollie’s Transportation Plan

Hollie works four days a week at a local restaurant. She uses different transportation options to get to her work depending on her schedule. During her weekday shifts she is able use a local volunteer ride program through her church. For her evening and weekend shifts she has several people who help her get to work. Sometimes her father will drive her while other times a co-worker picks Hollie up and they carpool.

To make sure Hollie always has a ride, Hollie and her family have created a schedule. They plan each week and plan for who will be helping her get to work. This plan helps Holli get to work on time, keep her job and feel confident about her schedule.