State and Local Transportation Resources for Maine

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits, including transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities.

Program from Alpha One, an independent living center with locations in Bangor and South Portland, is designed to help people resume driving following a disability or to help young adults with developmental disabilities start driving.

Application form from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles to get a parking placard or license plate that allows individuals to park in designated parking places for people with disabilities. Document is in Word format.

SeniorsPlus Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in Androscoggin County, Franklin County and Oxford County. When you need to get to a medical appointment or other errand, you can call our volunteer staff for a ride.

Offer "door-to-door" services. Most require a one-day or two-day advance reservation. In addition to client services, most programs also offer transportation that is available for anyone who needs a ride.

Information from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles on a special license plate issued to qualified veterans that allows them to park in designated parking spaces.

This program of the Eastern Area Agency on Aging provides transportation to and from medical appointments for individuals 50 years or older who are not eligible for other transportation services offered, such as Medicare and Medicaid.

A private transportation resource started in Portland that is seen as a model of transportation for seniors in other communities.

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options.

Contact information for all ILCs in Maine. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.