Strategic Plan: Plan Overview

Seniors, defined as persons over 60 years of age, comprise 19.6 percent of Cuyahoga County’s population, according to the 2000 Census of Population. Surveys of this population consistently reveal that transportation is a critical need necessary to maintain basic living standards. Without access to safe, reliable, efficient, and affordable transportation, seniors may be unable to obtain medical care, groceries, banking services, or entertainment which isolates seniors and diminishes their quality of life.

The Cuyahoga County Department of Senior & Adult Services (DSAS) and the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission (CPC) have undertaken a comprehensive study to develop a strategic plan that will provide for the availability of, and access to, sufficient transportation services for older adults in Cuyahoga County. This study is known as the “Cuyahoga County Strategic Plan for Senior Transportation.”