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Practice makes perfect: ITNBluegrass offers test rides
July 23, 2008. By Jennifer Hewlett

Tuesday was independence day for Chandra Jarboe of Lexington. It marked the first time in about two years that she was able to go shopping all by herself. Forced to give up driving because of sight-robbing macular degeneration, she'd been relying on her husband, Joe, to drive her to the malls.

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Lexington Launches Low Cost Transportation Network
April 23, 2008. By Stu Johnson.

Ballooning gasoline prices can make drivers think twice about making a trip. But for some, the price of gas is just one barrier to travel. WEKU's Stu Johnson reports on a new central Kentucky service that helps elderly and visually impaired individuals who need a ride.

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Volunteer rides bill is approved
April 17, 2008. By Jennifer Hewlett.

A Kentucky House bill smoothing the way for a transportation service for older and visually impaired people in Fayette and four other counties cleared the General Assembly late Tuesday.

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Non-profit transportation group moves closer to goal
May 12, 2007. By Jennifer Hewlett.

Lexington and four neighboring counties are about $45,000 closer to getting a non-profit agency that would offer car rides to older and visually impaired people at prices less than what some existing transportation services charge.

But a total of $125,000 is needed to start up an Independent Transportation Network affiliate here, and that goal needs to be reached by early June, say those promoting the idea.

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Mobility for the aging.
Feb 20, 2007. Editorial.

Looking for a good cause? Check out the Independent Transportation Network.

No, it's not the latest thing on cable. It's an ingenious approach to solving one of the dilemmas of aging. And it's based on the simplest of concepts: Giving each other a ride.

ITN would fill an immediate need in Lexington and four surrounding counties. It could also spark other ideas for helping the baby boomers age gracefully without breaking the public bank.

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Program would transport seniors.
Feb 7, 2007. By Jennifer Hewlett.

You're 85, don't drive anymore and are out of groceries. You're not able to walk to the bus stop down the street. A taxi is too expensive and your children live out of town.

Starting in March 2008, if you live in Lexington or one of four surrounding counties, you might not have to worry about how you're going to get to the store. That's because an Independent Transportation Network affiliate could be up and running by then.

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