Transportation Awareness with

August 28, 2008 at CH 5
Transportation Awareness
with
Autos Buses and Carts (Golf)
Featuring
Senior Friendly and Gas Friendly
Car & Cart Show
Compiled by Denise Welch
Co-sponsored by
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At Fladeboe Automotive Group, Inc., our goal is
to provide you with a world-class ownership
experience. Whether you come in to buy a new
or pre-owned vehicle, to arrange financing or to
have your vehicle serviced, we are committed to
providing an experience that keeps you coming
back. We believe that every aspect of your
vehicle experience should be satisfying and
rewarding.
Above all, we offer the kind of personalized
attention that will give you peace of mind.
We’re here to answer any questions you might
have. Our staff is knowledgeable, courteous and
responsive to your needs.
We invite you to take advantage of all we offer at
Fladeboe, where you’ll experience a relationship
as gratifying as your vehicle itself.
Fladeboe Automotive Group, Inc.
16-20-42 Auto Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-2802
(949) 830-7600
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Gas Prices are too high!
What do I do?

Only use your car when driving outside of the Village.

Use the Laguna Woods Bus when going to Clubhouses.

Use the Laguna Woods Village Buses to go to stores/offices
in our area

Use a Golf Cart to go to the grocery store
AARP Gas Tips

Take it easy. Don't brake suddenly or accelerate quickly—
doing so can lower gas mileage by 33 percent at highway
speeds, according to the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE).

Don’t skimp on vehicle upkeep. Keeping your tires
properly inflated and your trunk free of junk can also
increase fuel efficiency. So can regular tune-ups, fixing
faulty oxygen sensors and regularly replacing air filters.

Slow down. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 miles
per hour. “Each five miles per hour over 60 mph is like
paying an additional 20 cents per gallon of gas,” ASE
reports. Use cruise control to help you maintain a constant
speed.

Shop around: In some cities, gas prices can vary by 20
percent from one side of town to the other.
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
Think small. SUVs may be fun, but maybe it's time to
switch. Smaller cars and hybrids are more fuel-efficient. If
you’re in the market for a new car, visit the U.S. Department
of Energy’s Fuel Economy site (fueleconomy.gov) or the
EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide (www.epa.gov/greenvehicles) for
information on which vehicles get the best gas mileage.

Think smaller. Bikes—even walking—are cheaper than
even the most fuel-efficient car.

Avoid idling. Having “no particular place to go” may have
been OK for Chuck Berry, but it can cost you money,
especially if you have a larger car.

Get more for less driving. Sure, driving less helps you save
on gas. But it can also help you save on car insurance. The
Consumer Federation of America reports that driving less
can help consumers save an average of 5 to 15 percent on
insurance rates. If you’ve started taking the bus to work
instead of driving, for instance, your classification may
change and you may be eligible for an immediate rate
reduction. Savings will vary by insurer and type of coverage
said J. Robert Hunter, director of insurance for CFA, but “it’s
certainly worth a call.”
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The
The Village
Village Bus
Bus Programs
Programs


Laguna
Laguna Woods
Woods Village
Village has
has three
three types
types of
of Bus
Bus Programs
Programs
The
The Fixed
Fixed Route
Route Bus
Bus from
from 8AM
8AM to
to 5:00PM.
5:00PM.

The
The “B”
“B” Bus
Bus for
for nightime
nightime travel.
travel. Call
Call for
for reservation
reservation by
by
3:00
3:00 on
on the
the day
day you
you want
want the
the service.
service. This
This is
is from
from 6:00PM
6:00PM
to
to 11:00PM
11:00PM

The
The Left
Left Bus.
Bus. Call
Call to
to start
start the
the evaluation
evaluation process.
process.
Call
Call (949)
(949) 597-4659
597-4659
and
and JUST
JUST ASK
ASK
How do I use the Laguna Woods Village Bus?

Bus Information Specialists will teach you how to get to
How
I use the
Woods Village
Bus?
your do
destinations
on Laguna
the 3rd Wednesday
of the Month
at
1.
 Clubhouse
Bus Information
Specialists will teach you how to get to
AND your destinations on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at
Clubhouse 1.
 OCTA will teach you how to get around Orange County.
AND

OCTA will teach you how to get around Orange County.
YOU CAN DO IT! JUST ASK!
Call (949)
597-4659
YOU CAN
DO IT!
JUST ASK!
Call (949) 597-4659
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DMV
Myth:
DMV automatically reexamines drivers after
they reach a certain age or have gray hair.
Fact: The Department of Motor Vehicles does not
take away your driver license when you reach a
certain age. Your mental and/or physical condition or
your inability to follow traffic laws and rules
regardless of age determines whether your license is
renewed, restricted, suspended, or revoked. All
customers age 70 or older must renew their driver
license in person at a DMV office.
Common Restrictions for Older Drivers
The number one restriction for senior drivers is vision-related and
usually requires the driver to wear glasses or corrective contact
lenses. Other common restrictions include, but are not limited to:

No freeway driving.

Driving a vehicle with an additional right side mirror.

Driving from sunrise to sunset (no night driving).

Time of day restriction (for example, not during rush hour traffic).

Using adequate support to ensure proper driving position.

Area restriction (e.g., to your physician, church, grocery store).

Wearing bioptic telescopic lens when driving and restricted to driving from
sunrise to sunset.
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SENIOR CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION CARD
Senior ID’s from the
DMV
Identification (ID) cards
DMV issues ID cards to persons of any age. The ID card looks
like a driver license, but is used for identification purposes only. A
regular ID card is valid for six years, and a senior citizen ID card
is valid for 10 years. To qualify for a senior citizen ID card, you
must be age 62 or older.

Get your Senior Identification Card from the DMV.

Now you will have 2 forms of Identification when you
travel.
I am afraid of taking my Drivers Test.

Take a driving refresher course

Go to the DMV website and get tips about their tests.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/senior/driverlicense/
drivetest.htm

Pick up information at the DMV office.

Practice in the car you are going to use for the test. Know
all of its features.

Go to the Senior Centers Driving Resource Room and work
with their volunteers OR CALL them at (949) 380-0155
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Why Take a Driver Safety Class?
By: AARP Driver Safety Program | Source: AARP.org
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest
refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. The program has
helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today's roads.
AARP has offered its classroom course since 1979, and we now
offer the same lessons online. The training is designed to help
you:

Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of
the rules of the road.

Learn about normal, age-related physical changes. Find out
how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes.

Reduce your traffic violations, crashes, and chances for
injuries.

Drive more safely.

Get an insurance discount. Auto insurance companies in
most states provide multiyear discounts to AARP members!
Learn more.

In addition, AARP members receive discounts on the AARP
Motoring Plan from GE Motor Club. Find more details.
Pre-registration for the Laguna Woods Village AARP
Drivers Safety Program
949-268-2271
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I love to drive,
but I need a “navigator”

Ask you dealer about the new GPS systems and to
show you how to use them

Ask them to program in your home and one other address
for you.

Practice with these 2 addresses and then try putting in other
addresses.

When should you put in the addresses.

WHEN YOU ARE SAFELY STOPPED OFF THE ROAD
but I have trouble getting in/out of the car

Ask your dealer about different seats

Ask Adapt 2 It about special seat aids

Try sitting on a plastic cleaning bag so you
can easily slide on the seat.

Ask Health Plus about the Bruno products
like this turning automotive seating device.
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I love to drive,
but I Love To Talk On The Phone
As of July 1, 2008 it is against the law!.
Some important things to remember about the law:
LAW: The first prohibits all drivers from using a
handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor
vehicle, (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123). Motorists 18
and over may use a "hands-free device."
EMERGENCY: The law allows a driver to use a
wireless telephone to make emergency calls to a law enforcement agency,
a medical provider, the fire department, or other emergency services
agency.
FINES: The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent
convictions. With the addition of penalty assessments, the fines can be
more than triple the base fine amount.
DMV RECORD: It will appear on your record, but the violation point will
not be added.
GRACE PERIOD No. grace period. The law becomes effective July 1,
2008. Whether a citation is issued is always at the discretion of the officer
based upon his or her determination of the most appropriate remedy for the
situation.
PASSENGERS No. This law only applies to the person driving a motor
vehicle.
OUT-OF-STATE DRIVERS whose home states do not have such laws?
Yes.
ENFORCEMENT Yes. A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for
this infraction.
EXCEPTIONS: Operators of an authorized emergency vehicle during the
course of employment are exempt, as are those motorists operating a
vehicle on private property.
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I love to drive,
but I have trouble reaching the pedal
Ask your dealer to

Install pedal extenders

Easily adjustable seats
but I have trouble with my hands
ASK your dealer about

Special keyless entry systems

Special keyless ways to start the car
but I can’t turn my head easily
ASK your dealer to install:

Turntable seats

Large review mirrors

ASK what other options the
dealer has
ASK if these options can be installed in your current car
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I love to drive,
I don’t drive at night
what do I do?

Call the Laguna Woods Bus by 3:00 to have
them pick you up at your home and take you
to a destination that is on their route.



Clubhouses
Laguna Woods Mall
Some Restaurants including Carrow’s, Olive Garden or
Don Jose , etc.
Call the “B” Bus at (949) 597-4659
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The bus service provides transportation to nearby banking and
restaurant facilities, shopping centers, houses of worship, and
some of the most modern and complete medical and hospital
facilities, all located in close proximity to the community. Rides
are free to residents who show their resident ID Card to the
driver.
Call (949) 597-4659 for answers to Laguna Woods Village
transportation questions.
Rolling Carts can only be 19” wide to fit down the aisle.
All scooters must be equipped to be secured by the bus driver.
Please request a WC-19 compliant unit.
ASK the Laguna Woods Village Bus Information Specialists on
how to transfer to other modes of transportation.
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The Automobile Club
of Southern California
The Automobile Club of Southern California is a not-forprofit service organization founded by 10 auto enthusiasts
on December 13, 1900.
Nearly six million Southern Californians are members of the
Auto Club.
Services provided to Auto Club members include 24-hour
roadside assistance; auto, life, homeowners/condo, renters,
boat and personal watercraft, small business, collector
vehicle, and personal umbrella insurance; travel agency,
including exclusive AAA tour and cruise discounts and auto
travel planning; credit cards; automotive pricing and buying
programs; automotive maintenance services; transportation
advocacy; and traffic safety programs. Information about
these services is available on the Auto Club’s web site at
www.AAA.com.
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Allen Cadillac - GMC - Hyundai
28332 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: 949-582-0800
www.allenautos.com [email protected]
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Fladeboe Honda
(949) 830-7600
16 Auto Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
www.fladeboe.com
Great gas mileage!
2009 Honda Element
The new 2009 Honda Element
can be modified for use with hand controls!
Fladeboe Volkswagen
(949) 830-7300
20 Auto Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
www.fladeboe.com
Fun in the sun!
2009 Beetle Convertible
The new 2009 Volkswagen Models
Comes standard with free vehicle
maintenance for the first 2 years/24,000 miles.
Fladeboe Buick-Pontiac-GMC
(949) 830-7000
42 Auto Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
www.fladeboe.com
100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty!
2009 Buick Lucerne
The new 2009 Buick Lucerne luxury
sedan has the best warranty in America.
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2 Free Movie Tickets!
Spend $250 in service or repairs and receive 2 free movie tickets!
Offer valid until 09/30/2008. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Maximum of 2 tickets per visit. Some
movie restrictions apply.
Vehicle Service or Over The Counter Parts
10% Off
Also includes Factory Accessories!
Offer valid until 09/30/2008. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Must present coupon at the time of
purchase.
Wheel Alignment Special
$89.95
Some models higher.
Offer valid until 09/30/2008. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Some models require additional
adjustments and are subject to additional cost.
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Cass & Johansing Insurance
24351 Avenida De La Carlota #N13
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-2800
Estimated Cost of Ownership
(Over a One-Year Period, Driving 5,000 Miles)*
Owning a
Gem Golf
Car
Owning a
Golf Cart
Vehicle
Cost
$ 6,100
Vehicle
Cost
Insurance
$
295
Electricity
$
80
Subtotal
Residual
Owning a
Vehicle
$ 7,740
Vehicle
Cost
$ 20,000
Insurance
$
295
Insurance
$
900
Electricity
$
80
Fuel
$
150
$ 6,475
Subtotal
$ 8,115
Subtotal
$ 21,050
$(4,500)
Residual
$(6,500) Residual
$(16,000)
Cost of
Ownership $ 1,975
Cost of
Ownership $ 1,615
Cost of
Ownership $
5,050
Cost of Ownership based on Yamaha Golf Cart, Gem2 Golf Car,
and Toyota Corolla
*Average cost based on independent research
Maribeth LaBarbera, CISR, ACSR
T (949) 837-2800
Personal Lines Manager
F (626) 243-9130 (direct)
License#0282016
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Sign-up today for exclusive
offers!
Find out how you can
save $$$ on GAS!
Laguna Niguel Marketplace
27220 Heather Ridge Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(Located on Pacific Park & Heather Ridge Road)
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For more than 40 years, we've been selling cars only one way. We
select great cars - most from our fleet of more than 700,000
vehicles - offer them at competitive prices, and back each one
with one of the industry’s best used car warranties. And to make
your buying experience even better, our professional staff is
trained in a low-pressure sales process that puts our customer's
needs first. That’s the right way to sell cars. And it’s the Enterprise
way.
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7-Day Repurchase Agreement 2
12 months/12,000 miles Limited
Vehicle Certification
Powertrain Warranty 3
Trade-Ins & Financing Vehicle Service Contracts 4
Enterprise Roadside Assistance 5
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Call Michael Gold at 949-364-4100 for more details
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Uniform Systems for Disabled Parking
"DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUR
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PROGRAMS
ACROSS THE COUNTRY"
NEW UPDATED LAW ENFORCEMENT
MANUAL NOW ON LINE UDATED: APRIL 2008
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Larry Albers, Managing Director
Myra Waddell, Assistant Director
Detective Bart Canada, Assistant Director - Hawaii
Post Office Box 2722 • Malibu, California 90265
(310) 456-7000
FAX
(310) 456-6102
FAX (800) 459-5435
(800) 456-7085
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
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24310 Moulton Parkway, #G
(Vons Shopping Center)
949-859-4440
Wayne Iba
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JERSEY MIKES
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Local Routes Per
ride
One -Day Pass
Seniors (65 & older), persons with
disabilities and Medicare
cardholders.2
$0.50
ACCESS Eligible Fixed-Route Local
$0.25
Only sold on OCTA buses by coach
(operators; valid until 11:59 PM)
Seniors (65 & older), persons with
disabilities and Medicare
cardholders..2
$1.00
7-Day Pass
Seniors (65 & older), persons with
disabilities and Medicare
cardholders..2
$5.00
15-Day Pass
Seniors (65 & older), persons with
disabilities and Medicare
cardholders.2
$9.00
30-Day Pass
Seniors (65 & older), persons with
disabilities and Medicare
cardholders..2
$15.00
10-pack (Bundle of Seniors (65 & older), persons with
10 Prepaid Onedisabilities and Medicare
Day Passes)
cardholders.2
$9.00
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ACCESS Service (General Information)
ACCESS is a shared-ride paratransit service that is made
available to qualified applicants whose physical or cognitive
limitations prevent them from utilizing OCTA’s regular fixed
route bus service.
ACCESS service is provided within a ¾ mile of, and during
similar hours as, OCTA’s regular fixed route service. ACCESS
service/scheduling guidelines include scheduling trips within 60
minutes of the requested time, picking up customers within a
quoted 30 minute pick-up window and ride times generally not
exceeding 90 minutes for each trip.
ACCESS FARES
The standard fare is $2.25 per passenger for each one-way
trip within Orange County. There is an additional charge of
$5.00 each time a driver goes to the door (for customers who
prefer to be escorted) to pick up or to drop off a rider.
 Curb to curb service at pick-up & destination =
$2.25
 Door to curb service at either pick-up or destination = $7.25
($2.25 + $5.00)
 Door to door service at both pick-up & destination = $12.25
($2.25 + $5.00 + $5.00)
These are total amounts for a ONE-WAY ride. If you book
a round trip, remember to calculate the amount for both ways.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply for OCTA Paratransit Service, call OCTA
ACCESS Eligibility Contractor to schedule your in-person
assessment at 714-560-5956 ext. 2, TDD 714-560-5474
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and JUST ASK
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SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
South
South County
County Senior
Senior Services
Services
•• SNEMT
SNEMT
•• Adult
Adult Day
Day Health
Health Care
Care
•• Florence
Florence Sylvester
Sylvester Memorial
Memorial Senior
Senior Center
Center
•• Drivers
Drivers Resource
Resource Center
Center
City
City of
of Laguna
Laguna Woods
Woods
•• Taxi
Taxi Voucher
Voucher Program
Program
South County Senior Services
498-0400
SNEMT (Senior Non Emergency Transportation)
855-9766
CA Yellow Cab
Drivers Resource Room needs reservations
Office on Aging Information Line
City of Laguna Woods
380-0155
1-800-510-2020
639-0500
TTY: 639-0535
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Upcoming CCA 2008 Events
Clubhouse 5
Thursday,
September 25th
Thursday,
October 23rd
Veterans Special
Benefits
Orange County
Agencies
are here to help you
Wednesday
November 19th
Medicare 2009
Wednesday
December 17th
Thank You Day
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Thank You to our Participants
Phone
Page
AAA The Automobile Club of So. California
714/885-2300
14
AARP Driver Safety Prog. Pre-registration
949-268-2271
4
Adapt 2 It
949-457-1600
8
Allen Cadillac
949-582-0800
15
Cass & Johansing
949-837-2800
18
Costco
Laguna Nigel
19
Creative Bus Co
800-326-2877
20
DMV
949-553-3573
6&7
Enterprise
949-364-4100
21
Fladeboe Buick Pontiac GMC
949-830-7000 2, 16-17
Florence Sylvester Sr. Ctr. Driver Room
949-380-0155
7
Handiplate
800-456-7085
22
Harrison Auto
949-837-7747
23
Health Plus Bruno
949-859-4440
8 & 24
Jersey Mike's
818-388-1704
25
Laguna Woods Village Bus
949-597-4638 3, 5, 11
OC Golf Cars Unlimited
949-273-6336
OC NISSAN IRVINE
949-951-7575
OCTA ACCESS
714-560-5956
27
OCTA Fixed Route Multi-Day Pass Sales
714-560-5932
26
Ruby's Restaurant
949-588-7829
Saddleback Golf Carts
949-837-1274
29
South County Senior Services
949-498-0400
30
Tuttle-Click Chrysler Jeep Dodge & GEM
949-472-7400
31
Tuttle-Click: Zenn
949-472-5216
31
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