Senior Transportation Shuttle helps LWers get around for free

CITY OF SEAL BEACH

The City of Seal Beach sponsors a free Senior Transportation Service to help people get out and about.

The 20-passenger shuttle runs on a fixed route with stops at the Seal Beach Pier, Leisure World, the Rossmoor Shopping Center and the North Seal Beach Community Center. The shuttle can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters and has a bike rack.

To use the shuttle, people must be Seal Beach residents, 60 or older, preregistered with the City of Seal Beach and have a SMP ID number available for the driver. This ID number is assigned upon registration by city staff.

Leisure World residents can contact Robann Arshat, GRF member resources and assistance liaison, at (562) 4316586, ext. 317, or robertaa@ lwsb.com, to help them apply and receive an SMP ID number.

The Senior Transportation Shuttle runs each day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning and ending in Leisure World.

All times stop times are approximate. There are no rides from noon-1 p.m. for the lunch break. The shuttle finishes driving to all designated stops in Leisure World at noon and 4 p.m. to drop off riders only.

Shops at Rossmoor Stops: Ralph’s, Target, Sprouts and North Seal Beach Community Center.

Leisure World Stops: St. Andrews Gate, St. Andrews Drive/Golden Rain Road, Amphitheater and Interlachen/ Del Monte Drive.

The service ends at 4 p.m., making the 3 p.m. loop the final one.

Make sure to plan accordingly. For example, a passenger who needs a return trip from Ralph’s must be at the Ralph’s pick-up location no later than 3:40 p.m. to catch the last shuttle of the day.

Answers to frequently asked questions include:

• The shuttle only stops at designated locations.

• Shuttle service concludes at 4 p.m., so people may need to find alternates ride home if the shuttle is missed.

• The shuttle can only go to the designated locations in the city.

• Registered users can bring one caregiver each.

• Target at the Shops of Rossmoor is an official stop. Riders can be picked up and dropped off at Target.

• For listed times that the shuttle is expected to stop, see the Minibus Guide (available at the LW Weekly office or online at www.sealbeachca.gov).