Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

The Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program (TREP) is an effective partnership between the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) and Valley Transportation Services (VTrans) beginning in January 2013. VTrans is a non-profit organization based in Upland that administers the TREP program to the San Bernardino Mountains, Victor Valley, North Desert, and Morongo Basin area. The focus of the Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program is to allow qualified seniors and persons with disabilities to hire their own volunteer drivers to provide necessary escort transportation when they are unable to drive and use other forms of transportation. The participant-hired drivers are paid directly by the participant with funds they receive through this program. TREP provides access to necessary medical care and travel to other life-enriching activities. This partnership enables DAAS to meet its mission of "providing services to seniors and 'at risk' individuals to improve or maintain choice, independence, and quality of life...."