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Senior Shuttle

About GoDurham Senior Shuttle

The  Senior Shuttle is a free weekly transportation service that connects residents of select senior living communities in Durham to the Walmart at Glenn View Station. 

Operated by GoDurham ACCESS and funded through the Durham County Transit Plan, the shuttle was created in response to a community-driven request from the grassroots organization End Hunger Durham to improve grocery access for seniors.

The program is a partnership between the City of Durham, End Hunger Durham, Golden Life Partnership, Durham County, and the senior living communities served by the program.

How to Ride and Senior Shuttle Schedule

GoDurham ACCESS operates a fare-free Senior Shuttle that runs hourly between 10 a.m. and 3:05 p.m., one day a week for each participating community listed below.

No advanced booking is required. Click on a community name below to view its schedule and the pickup location. 

Trips go to Walmart at Glenn View Station or Food Lion on Hillsborough Road (for Morreene Road and Damar Court residents). 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

  • Morreene Road (PDF)
  • Damar Court (PDF)
  • Flexible Fridays - This may include an additional day of Shuttle service for communities with high participation rates to travel to the grocery store or to a food-related program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Senior Shuttle?

Residents at the senior living communities listed above are eligible to use the Senior Shuttle. 

How much does it cost to ride?

The service is free.

Where does the Senior Shuttle go?

The shuttle takes riders to the Walmart at Glenn View Station and the Food Lion on Hillsborough Road (for Morreene Road and Damar Court residents). 

Where does the shuttle pick me up?

Designated pickup spots vary by each senior living community, which is listed below. 

  • Veranda at Whitted Hill - Front entrance driveway
  • Forest Hill Heights - ADA parking at community center
  • Mutual Manor - Front entrance driveway
  • J.J. Henderson - Front entrance driveway
  • Carver Creek - Front entrance driveway
  • Preiss-Steele - ADA parking in internal parking area
  • JFK Towers - Front entrance driveway
  • Hosiery Mill - Entrance by roundabout, near ADA parking
  • Morning Glory - ADA parking in internal parking area
  • New Bethel Homes - Front entrance
  • Morreene Road - Front office, and the intersection of Holton St. and Mordecai St. 
  • Damar Court - Front office entrance

Pickup at Walmart and at Food Lion will be at the same entrance residents are dropped off at. 

Do I need to schedule my ride in advance or reserve a seat?

No, the Senior Shuttle runs on a regular schedule, and residents only need to be at the pickup location at the scheduled time. However, GoDurham ACCESS encourages the senior community offices to offer a sign-up sheet to ensure there’s room for everyone who wants to ride the shuttle. 

What happens if the Senior Shuttle vehicle is full?

If all available space is taken, please take the next available shuttle.

What if I miss the return trip?

GoDurham Route 3 provides service every 30 minutes from Walmart to Durham Station, where you can transfer to another GoDurham route that serves your senior housing complex:

  • Forest Hill Heights: Routes 5 and 7
  • J.J. Henderson: Routes 10 and 10B
  • Preiss-Steele: Route 9A and 9B
  • Morning Glory and Hosiery Mill: Routes 2, 12 and 12B

How many grocery bags can I carry?

The current GoDurham ACCESS Mobility Service Guide allows up to three bags.

Will the vehicles be wheelchair accessible?

Yes, vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

How can I tell the difference between a Senior Shuttle and a regular GoDurham ACCESS vehicle?

A sign in the windshield will indicate that a vehicle is the Senior Shuttle.

Who do I call if I have a question or need assistance during the trip?

If you need help, please call GoDurham ACCESS at (919) 560-1551. For general questions such as schedules, bus stops and days of operations, please contact the Regional Information Center at (919) 485-7433.

Why does the shuttle go only to Walmart at Glenn View Station?

The program primarily serves Walmart because surveys of seniors in the area have indicated that Walmart is the most popular grocery store. It sells a wide range of goods, including pharmaceuticals, and there are other stores within minimal walking distance. The Senior Shuttle pilot program is funded through the Durham Transit Plan.