Forsyth in Motion (Transportation)
Chairperson
Mission
To work toward solutions that enable older adults and persons with disabilities
to remain vital in the community. We do this by:
- Raising community awareness of present and future transportation challenges
- Connecting stakeholders
- Encouraging collaboration
Meetings
4th Wednesday of each month - 3:00 pm at Senior Services (call to confirm)
Current Projects
- Assist WSTA and City on restructuring bus routes
- Continued reporting of JARC & New Freedom grant funds
- Continually works with Winston-Salem’s Pedestrian and Bicycle coordinator to address
safety and sidewalk issues.
Past Projects
- Older Adult Pedestrian Safety
Workshops
- Conducted a transportation survey with CHANGE and WSTA
- Collaborated to provide better access to transportation for dialysis patients
- Provided training to cab drivers to help them be more sensitive to the needs of
elderly and handicapped riders
- Leveraged over $1M in federal funds to provide transportation for disabled and older
adults in Forsyth County.
- Worked in collaboration with WSTA, City of Winston-Salem, and Winston-Salem State
University to conduct a bus stop inventory assessment.