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Events & Opportunities
Retiring from Driving
Way2Go also offers FREE informative workshops that educate participants on the transportation options available that would assist them in retiring from driving, and maintaining their independence. These workshops are offered at Lifelong Learning, as well as at senior housing facilities throughout Tompkins County such as McGraw House, Titus Towers and Juniper Manor. Visit Lifelong Learning online to view their course catalog and to register.
Topics covered include:
- Tips on how to be “road safe” while driving
- When to consider driver retirement
- How to stay active, even without a vehicle
- Medical transportation information
- ADA Paratransit and ½ price TCAT passes for seniors
- Volunteer driver programs
- Carsharing and Ridesharing in Tompkins County
Workshops for Professionals
Way2Go offers FREE training sessions that cover the latest details on Tompkins County’s diverse array of mobility options and services, designed for professionals who provide any sort of transportation information or coaching to clients or the public. Participants receive an updated Transportfolio information binder that includes a broad selection of resource materials. Trainings and extra binders are free, but we do ask for feedback on how they are used. Pre-registration is required by calling Maria Christian at (607) 272-2292.
Topics covered include:
- TCAT, Gadabout and VPSI Vanpooling services.
- The area’s local ridematching program, Zimride Tompkins!
- How to buy, use and care for a car for less money
- Tips on walking with kids, and safe, affordable bicycling
- Working Adults Transportation Assistance and other support services
- Options for medical trips, trips to school meetings, and more
- Other transportation tips, options and services
Training is designed for people who provide any sort of transportation information or coaching, including:
- Human resource providers and other helping professionals
- Community workers, organizers, and ‘go to’ people
- Front desk staff, intake workers and receptionists
- Educators, program leaders and event organizers
- Human resources specialists and transportation service providers
- Others who help people with life skills, getting around, and managing finances
Workshops for Employers & HR Managers
Way2Go provides employers and HR professionals with transportation information that benefits both the employer and employee! These workshops are FREE and are offered several times a year as a group workshop, or Way2Go can schedule a meeting with individual employers.
Topics covered include:
- Carsharing, ridesharing and vanpooling to work
- TCAT as a tool for commuting, and to run errands throughout the day
- Ithaca Carshare organizational memberships and benefits
- Telecommuting as an option for employees
- Working Adults Transportation Assistance and other support services
Retiring from Driving
Way2Go also offers FREE informative workshops that educate participants on the transportation options available that would assist them in retiring from driving, and maintaining their independence. These workshops are offered at Lifelong Learning, as well as at senior housing facilities throughout Tompkins County such as McGraw House, Titus Towers and Juniper Manor. Visit Lifelong Learning online to view their course catalog and to register.
Topics covered include:
- Tips on how to be “road safe” while driving
- When to consider driver retirement
- How to stay active, even without a vehicle
- Medical transportation information
- ADA Paratransit and ½ price TCAT passes for seniors
- Volunteer driver programs
- Carsharing and Ridesharing in Tompkins County
Workshops for Professionals
Way2Go offers FREE training sessions that cover the latest details on Tompkins County’s diverse array of mobility options and services, designed for professionals who provide any sort of transportation information or coaching to clients or the public. Participants receive an updated Transportfolio information binder that includes a broad selection of resource materials. Trainings and extra binders are free, but we do ask for feedback on how they are used. Pre-registration is required by calling Maria Christian at (607) 272-2292.
Topics covered include:
- TCAT, Gadabout and VPSI Vanpooling services.
- The area’s local ridematching program, Zimride Tompkins!
- How to buy, use and care for a car for less money
- Tips on walking with kids, and safe, affordable bicycling
- Working Adults Transportation Assistance and other support services
- Options for medical trips, trips to school meetings, and more
- Other transportation tips, options and services
Training is designed for people who provide any sort of transportation information or coaching, including:
- Human resource providers and other helping professionals
- Community workers, organizers, and ‘go to’ people
- Front desk staff, intake workers and receptionists
- Educators, program leaders and event organizers
- Human resources specialists and transportation service providers
- Others who help people with life skills, getting around, and managing finances
Workshops for Employers & HR Managers
Way2Go provides employers and HR professionals with transportation information that benefits both the employer and employee! These workshops are FREE and are offered several times a year as a group workshop, or Way2Go can schedule a meeting with individual employers.
Topics covered include:
- Carsharing, ridesharing and vanpooling to work
- TCAT as a tool for commuting, and to run errands throughout the day
- Ithaca Carshare organizational memberships and benefits
- Telecommuting as an option for employees
- Working Adults Transportation Assistance and other support services
Contact Way2Go for the next scheduled workshop date!
