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Transportation Resources in Tompkins County
1. TCAT (Tompkins
Consolidated Area Transit)
Routes 19 and 21 serve Cayuga Medical Center on a regular basis. Schedules
are available on-line or by calling 607-277-RIDE.
2. TCAT
Paratransit Service
If you cannot use a regular TCAT bus because of a disability, you may qualify
for the TCAT Paratransit Service which provides door-to-door service. Contact
the Paratransit Coordinator at 277-9388 x450 for information and an eligibility
application.
3. Friends in Service Helping (FISH)
FISH provides essential transportation within Tompkins County for elderly, handicapped,
or low-income individuals. The service is offered primarily for medical related
trips. It is best to call several days in advance. There is no charge, but donations
are accepted. (866) 255-6545.
4. Gadabout
Gadabout is a nonprofit, door-to-door service for people aged sixty or older
and for disabled residents of Tompkins County. Service runs from 8:30 a.m. until
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ride reservations must be made no later than
11:00 a.m. the business day prior to the requested trip. For more information,
or to request a ride, call Gadabout at 273-1878.
5. Road
to Recovery (American Cancer Society)
Road to Recovery is a program that assists ambulatory cancer patients with ground
transportation to and from cancer treatment. One week's notice usually required,
but rides might be found on shorter notice. This service is primarily for individuals
who are traveling outside of Tompkins County for care. Call the American Cancer
Society at (800) 227-2345.
Air Transportation
If you need to travel out of the area for treatment or a second opinion, you
may be able to get a free flight on a corporate airplane.
Many people from our area have used CORPORATE
ANGELS NETWORK (866-328-1313) which often flies from the Elmira/Corning
Airport to the New York City Area.
Another organization that provides this service is ANGEL
FLIGHT AMERICA (800-446-1231).
One to two weeks advance notice is generally required for these flights.