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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

BUS TRANSPORTATION
The Nassau Inter County Express (NICE) system is responsible for providing fixed-route bus transportation service in Nassau County.  To obtain general information regarding bus routes, schedules and fares in Nassau County, contact:

NICE
www.nicebus.com	(516) 228-4000
	TTY 228-4002

CITY OF LONG BEACH BUSES
Residents of the City of Long Beach, age 60 and over, may ride the local buses at half fare during non-rush hours and all day on weekends. An official identification card can be obtained at:

Long Beach City Hall
Transportation Director’s Office	(516) 431-4445

The following are services provided by the Towns and Cities:

City of Glen Cove:
Food shopping transportation for seniors is available through the Glen Cove Senior Community Service Center.
Call: (516) 676-6182

City of Long Beach:
Shoppers travel at half fare.
For scheduling information, call the “Shoppers Special”: (516) 431-4445

Town of Hempstead: Contact the Department of Senior Enrichment for dates and times at local centers.
Call: (516) 485-8100

Town of North Hempstead:
Food shopping buses serve most communities. Seniors must complete a transportation application and have a Town of North Hempstead Senior ID Card.
Call: (516) 869-6311

Town of Oyster Bay:
Shopping bus to malls and food stores is available in some communities.
Contact the Department of Community Services for information: (516) 797-7900

NEW YORK CITY SUBWAYS AND BUSES
For schedules and fare information: www.mta.info

LONG ISLAND RAILROAD
Senior citizens age 65 and over may use their Medicare card, driver’s license or birth certificate at any ticket office or aboard a train to receive half fare on the Long Island Railroad except for trains arriving in N.Y.C. between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays.

The railroad reserves the right to ask for additional personal identification or a signature sample. For information, call:

LIRR	(516) 822-LIRR
	(516) 822-5477

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
347 Madison Avenue Basement
New York, NY 10017	1-212-878-7000
For schedules and fare information:	www.mta.info

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MEDICAL AND SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION

ABLE-RIDE/PARATRANSIT PROGRAM
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Nassau Inter County Express (NICE) system provides a shared ride, curb-to-curb ‘paratransit’ service for persons who have a physical or mental disability and are unable to use the fixed route bus service. Age, or inability to drive are not taken into consideration in making an eligibility determination. Reservations and advance notice are required. For application, fee information and answers to other questions, contact:

NICE (Nassau Inter County Express)
947 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530	(516) 228-4000/4024
	TTY (516) 228-4002
www.nicebus.com

MEDICAID-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Medicaid recipients may be eligible for transportation for medical purposes, depending upon their physical condition. For further information, call:

LogistiCare Solutions, LLC
Consumer Line:	1-844-678-1103
Deaf or Hearing Impaired (TTY)	1-866-288-3133
Assistance after 6:00 PM or on the weekend - call the "Where's My Ride" line at 1-844-678-1104 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Problem with your ride or service - call the “Where’s My Ride” line at 1-844-678-1104, or write to LogistiCare at the following address with your complaints: LogistiCare Solutions, LLC 2 Huntington Quadrangle Suite 3S10. Melville, NY 11747

LONG BEACH
With funding from the OFFICE FOR THE AGING medical transportation is available for seniors living in the Long Beach area. Destinations are restricted to surrounding communities. Door-to-door service is provided if possible, and appointments must be made in advance. For further information and to register, call:

OYSTER BAY
Medical transportation is available for seniors living in the Oyster Bay area with funding from the OFFICE FOR THE AGING. Door-to-door service is provided if possible, and appointments must be made at least one week in advance. For information, call:

Oyster Bay Senior Community Service Center
The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay
45 East Main Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771	(516) 922-6422

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD – PROJECT INDEPENDENCE
Project Independence provides free taxi transportation for residents 60+, and discounted non-emergency medical transportation.

Call: 311  or  (516)869-6311

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