Transportation

Our vision for Oneida County: To increase transportation options that connect people to social activities, economic opportunities, and medical care. To offer convenient, accessible, low-cost alternatives to driving.

SEE OUR 2025-2028 ACTION PLAN

Resources

Highlights

Examples of age-friendly work in Oneida County in the transportation domain of livability include:

  • A Mobility Specialist was hired to educate, update, and advocate for older adult residents on transportation resources and options.
  • In partnership with the Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care, 50 Forward MV provides non-emergency medical transportation to Oneida County residents using volunteer drivers.
  • The Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Council (HOCTC) developed a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian trail guide for Oneida County.

Work Group

To address transportation issues of older adults in Onedia County, the Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Council (HOCTC) Transportation Coordination Committee (TCC) serves as the work group for the Livable Communities of Oneida County initiative.