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For a few months in the Spring of 2003, FoWWSC featured a section on Transportation in our Insert in the WW Senior Center pamphlet mailed to enrolled Seniors. We are continuing to conduct a survey for Seniors to report their Transportation needs. This web page will display the survey process and provides information on related Transportation issues.

We need your help to gather the facts that illustrate Senior needs for rides. Please let us know of any suggestions you might have to conduct the evaluation or solutions to support Senior Transportation needs!

TRANSPORTATION:


What's Available Now!


New Jersey Transit operates buses from Princeton Junction RR Station
to Plainsboro, Trenton, Princeton and Malls on Route1!

Commercial Bus Service:

New Jersey Transit or NJT provides substantial service throughout New Jersey. Five of the routes pass through West Windsor: these are Route 600, 603, 605, 609, and 976. For the complete transportation system, visit NJ Transit.

NJTransit grants approval for non-commercial use!
NJT Bus Route 600 for Plainsboro - West Windsor - Trenton,
  • Route 600 closest stop to the Senior Center is the Princeton Junction Train Station.
  • Route 600 also stops at the Princeton Market Fair in West Windsor and the Quakerbridge Mall in Lawrence!

NJT Bus Route 603 for West Windsor - Lawrence - Trenton - Hamilton
  • Route 603 Begins at Nassau Park in West Windsor and stops Mercer Mall in Lawrence Township. It continutes to the Lawrence Shopping Center proceeds to Trenton thence to Hamilton via Independence Mall and back to Hamilton Senior Citizen Complex and then Mercerville in Hamilton Township.!

NJT Bus Route 605 for Lawrence - West Windsor - Princeton - Montgomery
  • Route 605 Begins at Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence and stops in West Windsor at the Princeton Market Fair. it continues on through Princeton and stops at Princeton Shopping Center and Montgomery Shopping Center!

NJT Bus Route 609 for West Windsor - Ewing - Trenton - Hamilton - Lawrence
  • Route 609 Begins at Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence and stops in West Windsor at the Mercer County Community College and the Mercer County Vo Tech School. It continues on through Mercerville in Hamilton Township to Trenton and Ewing !

NJT Bus Route 976 for Lawrence - West Windsor - Princeton - Montgomery
  • Route 976 Begins in Lawrence and stops at Mercer Mall and Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence and proceeds to West Windsor and stops at Avalon Watch drives past West Windsor Senior Center and stops at the Princeton Junction RR Station!

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Curb to Curb Service:

  • Mercer County Operates TRADE Vans for pre-planned rides including shopping. (See more details on TRADE below on this webpage.)
  • WW Senior Center volunteer drivers support Medical Rides in our WW Township.
  • On a limited basis, American Red Cross Vans w/ volunteer drivers offer Senior Rides.
  • Special arrangements provide for rides for residents in higher density housing areas.
  • Commercial Taxi Service is available; Township governs rates by ordinance!

Some Seniors Seek:

Rides to the Senior Center to Participate in Activities.
Rides to Stores, Malls, Parks, Churches, and Bus Stations.

If You Need A Ride, Complete The Simple Form Below!
Be Patient, It will Take Time to Find a Solution! Have Suggestions? Please Complete Suggestion Form

The map below is an April 2001 version of the Township Circulation Map.
Here the map will be used to illustrate locations we believe are visited by
West Windsor's Seniors and
As the survey results are available, locations of Residents reporting a need for rides!
l Green Dots illustrate several typical DESTINATIONS and
l Red Dots indicate SENIORs respondents to the survey!
This site will post results during the survey and then examine
possible solution for scheduled rides as we brief key players in the Township!

HELP CONNECT THE l DOTS TO THE l DOTS !

With Your Help and Support,
We Should be Able to Significantly
Improve the Current Situation

TRANSPORTATION:


What Are Possible Solutions!


More New Jersey Transit Route Stops Needed in West Windsor:

  • Bus No 600 Route Revision: After PJ/RR Station, Stop at Senior Center and Gables.
  • Bus No 605 Route Revision: Revisions are presently being evaluated.
  • Bus No 609 Route Revision: After WW Mercer County Park, Stop at Hamlet
  • Bus No 976 Route Revision: After Avalon Watch Stop, Stop at WW Senior Center.

Methods to Increase Senior Rides:

  • Mercer County TRADE Vans service expanded for rides to include
    Senior Center stops.
  • Provide volunteer drivers with Liability Insurance when driving for
    Senior Rides.
  • Provide more vans to American Red Cross Vans for more Senior Rides.
  • Encourage groups to offer arrangements for Senior Rides in higher density housing areas.
  • Commercial Taxi operation amended by Township Ordinance
    to offer low rates qualified Senior Rides!

If You Need A Ride, Complete The Simple Form Above and Send the information to the WW Senior Center for Rides Survey!
Be Patient, It will Take Time to Find a Solution! Have Suggestions? Please Complete Suggestion Form

Mercer County TRADE

Mercer County Transportation Resources to Aide the Disadvantaged and Elderly (T.R.A.D.E) The following was obtained from Greater Trenton TMA website 9/13/2002 TRADE provides transportation services to transportation-disadvangtaged Mercer County
  • Residents who are:
  • Senior Citizens (60+)
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Economically disadvantaged
All trips are grouped into the following categories:
Subscription: trips to employment, dialysis, nutrition sites, rehabilitation sites, radiation, etc., which are provided on an ongoing basis.
Demand Response: trips to doctors' appointments, out-patient clinics, beauty parlors, or shopping, which are provided on an as-needed basis.
How do I schedule a reservation?
  • Call 530-1972, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, up to 14 days prior to the date of your scheduled appointment.
  • Demand Response appointment time slots are available from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
  • Appointment time slots for the Princeton/Hightstown area are available from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Princeton/Hightstown residents can call toll free at (609) 275-2929.
Identify yourself and whether you have registered with TRADE. If you are not registered, please be prepared to provide the operator with the following information:
  • Name and Address
  • Home telephone number
  • Date of birth
  • Emergency contact person with phone number
  • Disabilities (wheelchair, cane, etc.)
  • Total family income
  • Total residents in household

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