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2009 Inspire Awards
January/February, 2009. By Joe Treen, AARP The Magazine.

Ten Who Inspire: These go-getters are putting their passion into action to make the world a better place.

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Car Service Helps Older Adults Stay Independent
January 1, 2009, by Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio, Morning Edition.

Two years ago, Dick Bowman's children approached him to say it was time for him to quit driving. The then-89-year-old had caused a couple of fender benders, including scraping another car while driving his Volvo in the parking lot at his tennis club.

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Transport service for seniors has begun
Jan. 3, 2009, By Jennifer Hewlett

It almost didn't get off the ground as planned in 2008, but ITNBluegrass, a transportation service for seniors and sight-impaired people, is up and running and looking to expand beyond Fayette County, according to its executive director.

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ITNBluegrass has lowered its per-mile charge

We have great news to announce: ITNBluegrass has lowered its per-mile charge. Decreased prices for gas since July's high of $4.15/gallon mean customers will pay less for their rides. Beginning November 1st, ITNBluegrass will charge $1.50 per mile instead of $1.80 per mile.

New Program Provides Free Rides for Seniors
WTVQ, Monday, September 22, 2008

A new non-profit service began operation in Fayette County Monday morning with the goal of providing rides for senior citizens who have lost their ability to drive or no longer feel comfortable driving.

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Official Opening of ITNBluegrass
TopsinLex.com, September 11, 2008

ITNBluegrass (Independent Transportation Network®) is a 24/7 automobile transportation program for Central Kentucky elders and visually-impaired adults that is starting in Fayette County this month then moving to Jessamine, Woodford, Bourbon and Scott Counties within the next year or so.

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New Transportation service for seniors
Shalom, September 01, 2008

We are in the midst of an age wave. As the baby boomers age, the percentage of senior citizens in the total population is increasing. By 2025 Kentucky will rank fourteenth in the nation in the number of people over 60 years of age.

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Practice makes perfect: ITNBluegrass offers test rides
July 23, 2008. By Jennifer Hewlett

Tuesday was independence day for Chandra Jarboe of Lexington. It marked the first time in about two years that she was able to go shopping all by herself. Forced to give up driving because of sight-robbing macular degeneration, she'd been relying on her husband, Joe, to drive her to the malls.

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Lexington Launches Low Cost Transportation Network
April 23, 2008. By Stu Johnson.

Ballooning gasoline prices can make drivers think twice about making a trip. But for some, the price of gas is just one barrier to travel. WEKU's Stu Johnson reports on a new central Kentucky service that helps elderly and visually impaired individuals who need a ride.

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Volunteer rides bill is approved
April 17, 2008. By Jennifer Hewlett.

A Kentucky House bill smoothing the way for a transportation service for older and visually impaired people in Fayette and four other counties cleared the General Assembly late Tuesday.

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