The Lawrence Township Senior Center Van provides courteous transportation for senior center members and residents aged 60 and older. The primary goal of this service is to transport residents to the Senior Center for activities. If availability allows, the van can also transport residents to medical appointments or grocery shopping within the local limits of the township.

To ensure safe and efficient transportation, all passengers must follow these rules:

Registration & Eligibility:

Passengers must be registered with the Senior Center before using the van.
Only Lawrence Township residents aged 60 years and older are eligible for the service.

Scheduling & Cancellations:

Users are required to schedule their transportation needs in advance by calling the Office on Aging/Senior Center to ensure availability and efficient route planning. Rides must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
To cancel a ride, you must notify the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance.

One Trip Per Day:

Passengers are allowed only one round trip per day, with no exceptions.

Medical Appointment & Grocery Trip Information:

When scheduling a doctor's appointment, you must provide the Senior Center with your doctor’s name, address, and contact number for emergency purposes. Your ride will not be scheduled without this information.
Medical appointments and grocery shopping trips must be within the local limits of Lawrence Township.

Physical Ability:

Passengers must be physically capable of walking to and from the van without assistance. If you require a wheelchair or walker, you will need to arrange transportation through T.R.A.D.E (609-530-1971) or Access (973-491-4224).
The van is not handicapped accessible; there is a step to enter the van.

Pick-Up & Wait Time:

The driver will not wait more than 5 minutes at your pickup location. Please be ready and waiting outside when the driver arrives.

Recurring Appointments:

The Senior Center does not schedule rides for recurring appointments.

Passenger Conduct:

Passengers must be respectful and courteous to the driver and other passengers at all times.
Seat belts must be worn while the van is in motion.
No eating or drinking is allowed in the van, except for water or medically necessary beverages.
The driver has the right to refuse service to anyone who poses a safety risk or violates these rules.

Additional Guidelines:

If transporting food, it must be securely wrapped or bagged to prevent spills. Loose food items, including coffee, should not be transported.
If you are coughing, sneezing, or feeling unwell, please cancel your ride until you feel better.

Please note that the Lawrence Township Senior Center van is not handicapped accessible. If you need wheelchair-accessible transportation, please contact T.R.A.D.E. at (609-530-1971) or Access at (973-491-4224).

For more information or to schedule a ride, call us at 609-844-7048