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31 The People's Guide 2015 BICYCLE HELP These organizations offer guidance and usage of their shop tools and parts to bike owners with broken bikes that do not have the tools or resource to fix them. They are not a sales shop but a "Do it Yourself" repair shop. There's a small donation for their help, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Bici Libre 1205 W. 6th St, Los Angeles, 90017 213-261-5626 http://la-bike.org/bicilibre The Bicycle Kitchen 4429 Fountain Ave, LA CA 90029 (323) NO-CARRO or (323) 662-2776 http://www.bicyclekitchen.com Transportation Dial-a-Ride (800) 439-0439 Shared rides for seniors 60+ and disabled in certain parts of the county. Costs vary but as low as 25 or 50 cents in some areas. Call to apply. Charter Bus Program Assists seniors, youth, and disabled groups in the City of Los Angeles with free or subsidized charter bus services to attend educational, recre- ational, or cultural events in the region. To apply visit: http://www.lacitycb.com 3. Rider Relief Program You can save up to $10 on your transit pass if your income qualifies you for Metro's Rider Relief Program (RRTP). Rider Relief coupon booklets include six months of coupons. The following transit agencies accept Rider Relief coupons: Antelope Valley Transit Agency, Big Blue Bus, Culver City Bus Lines, Torrance Transit, LADOT, Santa Clarita Transit , Foothill Transit, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, and Norwalk Transit. Adult riders, Senior/Disabled/Medicare, K-12 grade students and full time College/ Vocational students are eligible if their incomes are at or below: # in household Annual Income 1 $28,550 2 $32,600 3 $36,700 4 $40,750 5 $44,050 6 $47,300 Children over 5 years old whose parents qualify are automatically also eligible to receive Rider Relief coupons. Residents of cities/county areas and stu- dents of schools that already offer transit subsidies will not be eligible to receive Rider Relief coupons. Please check with your City, County or school to see if they offer any discounts. You must have a reduced rate TAP card to be able to use a senior, student or college coupon. Rider Relief coupons for seniors and students provide savings varying from $6 to $10 on top of those reduced rates. Receive coupons by contacting the Rider Relief partner organization serving your area. If you live in: Long Beach, Gateway Cities, or San Gabriel Valley, contact: Human Services Association Rider Relief Transportation Program 562.806.0250 rrtp-info@hsala.org If you live anywhere eles contact: FAME Assistance Corporation 323.730.7715 rrtpinfo@famecorporations.org 4. Other Transportation Help Help for Stranded or Runaways to Get Home: Home Free Program (800) 621-4000 Runaways (800) 786-2929 St. Vincent (323) 224-6280 See General Relief pg 27 for more infor- mation. Air Travel Assistance for Patients Needing Medical Aid: Angel's Flight West (888) 426-2643 Can Drivers Get Help? 1. Low Cost Car Insurance Low income drivers in Los Angeles County can purchase special auto insurance for $347 a year. Call (800) 622-0954 to find the agent nearest you from the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP). You must verify your income with tax re- turns and also show a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of ownership of vehicle. To be eligible • you must live in LA County • you must be at least 19 years old and have been driving for at least 3 years without losing your license • the car insured must be worth less than $20,000; and your household must have a yearly income below: # in household Annual Income 1 $27,925 2 $37,825 3 $47,725 4 $57,625 5 $67,525 6 $77,425 7 $87,325 8 $97,225 Also, in the last 3 years you cannot have: • Been responsible for an accident involv- ing bodily injury or death • Had more than one property damage accident in which you were at fault • More than one point for a moving violation • You also cannot be a college student claimed as a dependent on someone else's taxes 2. Help With Smog Check The State's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) provides financial assistance for low income consumers whose vehicles don't pass smog check. If you qualify they can help pay for repairs that will allow your car to pass. You must pay a copayment. The program is limited to available funds. Don't do any repairs until you are notified that you've been approved. For information and to apply call Dept. of Consumer Affairs (800) 952-5210 Or visit: www.bar.ca.gov