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Transportation Alternatives
Whether you are looking to save money, get more exercise, support local transportation initiatives and businesses or just want to know what is happening in Tompkins County, check out the options below.

Way2Go helps people take charge of their transportation to save money, stress less and GO GREEN! Way2Go provides educational workshops about Retiring From Driving, a call line for transportation troubleshooting and information medical transportation.

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24/7 access to 19 vehicles throughout the City of Ithaca, Cornell University and South Hill including a pickup truck and minivan. Different plans are available to meet your needs, such as Organizational Memberships (for business and organizations), Student Rates for Ithaca College and Cornell University and an Easy Access plan for income-eligible members*

* Rates and plans subject to change

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TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Inc.) provides transportation to almost anywhere in Tompkins County via 32 convienant routes in both the rural and urban areas of Tompkins County! Purchase TCAT Bus passes, and the more you buy, the more you can save!

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Tompkins County’s online rideshare matching website!
Find a ride or share a ride with people already going your way. Zimride Tompkins is perfect for commuting to work, getting to and from medical appointments or that weekly trip to run errands.

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Vanpool and share the cost of commuting to work!

  • Vanpools are for groups of 5-15 people who are leaving from and arriving at a common location
  • Vanpoolers split the cost of gas and mileage;  THe more people in your vanpool, the more you save
  • Get a free Ithaca Carshare membership for joining, and a 15 ride TCAT pass for every 3 months you vanpool

 

Interested? Contact Way2Go or www.VANRIDE.com

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The Health Planning Council, a program of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County was successful in securing funding for Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play. The Human Services Coalition is the lead agency; the key partners are the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Health Promotion Program of the Tompkins County Health Department.

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Bike Ithaca is an informal group of people interested in getting around by non-motorized means and committed to making Ithaca more hospitable to that kind of travel. Among us are recreational cyclists, bike commuters, car-less families, and lots of people who, while remaining members of a car-dominated society, are working toward a greener vision. And, of course, people whose way of decreasing dependence on motor vehicles is to walk or take the bus rather than drive.

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The Fingerlakes Cycling Club hosts a slow ride each Thursday night spring through fall, with beginning cyclists in mind. The rides start at 5:30 pm, near the Cayuga Medical Center, and takes a tour around low traffic roads with gentle terrain, offering an opportunity for new riders to get comfortable riding their bikes. Cycling club members are there to answer questions and help new cyclist form safe riding habits. On Thursday, May 17, the ride will start with a short session on safe cycling on city streets. Contact Andrejs Ozolins for details.  (andrejs@ozolins.com)

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We meet every fourth Sunday 1pm to 3pm at the Quaker meetinghouse (3rd and Madison) in the Northside neighborhood of Ithaca NY. We also hold an additional clinic on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm at the Farmer's Market Gazebo. Everyone is welcome! We are an all-volunteer organization. Come to work on your bike, to help others fix their bike, or just to talk about bikes and biking. In particular we help people install electric motors and cargo bike extensions on their bikes.

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Need transportation to the doctors?

  • Rides to medical and health related appointments that are within Tompkins County
  • Serves elderly citizens and residents who have limited transportation options with 48 hours notice

To contact FISH call 1-866-255-6545

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Gadabout provides door-to-door service for disabled residents of Tompkins County and those 60 years or older. Gadabout runs Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm and only costs $1.50 per one-way trip within the City of Ithaca, and $2.00 per one-way trip outside the city limits; 48 hours notice is required to schedule a ride. To schedule a ride, call 273-1878

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For more resources, view our list of coalition members →