More Than 500 Pack Pasadena Expo as Transit Division Courts Older Riders

More than 500 older adults filled the Pasadena Convention Center on a Friday in May for a sold-out transit expo — and Pasadena’s own bus and ride staff were there to meet them.

The city’s Department of Transportation Transit Division participated in three community events across Pasadena during May, part of a coordinated effort to bring mobility information directly to older residents during Older Americans Month. The push reached hundreds of people and included help with applications for Pasadena’s curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride program, which serves residents 60 and older in Pasadena, San Marino, and the adjacent unincorporated communities of Altadena.

The largest event was the 10th Annual Older Adult Transportation Expo on May 15, hosted by Metro’s On The Move Riders Program at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street. The free expo, which ran from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., drew more than 500 attendees from across Los Angeles County, according to the city and Metro. Pasadena operated a dedicated shuttle between the Memorial Park A Line Station and the Convention Center to support accessibility.

Transit Division staff set up at the expo alongside regional providers, offering information about Pasadena Transit’s six fixed bus routes and the Dial-A-Ride service and helping answer questions about mobility in Pasadena, according to the City of Pasadena’s weekly newsletter.

Five days later, the division joined the city’s fifth annual Older Americans Month Celebration at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma Street. The free event, held May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., was hosted by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Senior Commission, and Pasadena Village, a nonprofit that supports independent living for adults over 55. More than 50 exhibitors showcased community programs, informational presentations, and resources for older adults, according to the city. Transit Division staff were on hand to answer questions about local bus and ride options.

Mayor Victor M. Gordo had proclaimed May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Pasadena.

The Transit Division also led two bilingual information sessions on May 19 and May 21 at the Villa Parke Community Center, 363 East Villa Street, as part of the center’s Speaker Series. The sessions, presented in English and Spanish, covered Dial-A-Ride services and general transit information. Each concluded with a question-and-answer period and optional support for those seeking help with Dial-A-Ride applications, according to the city newsletter.

Pasadena Dial-A-Ride provides shared, curb-to-curb rides for city residents who are at least 60 years old or who have a disability that prevents use of fixed-route bus service. The program also serves residents of San Marino and adjacent unincorporated areas, including Altadena.

For information about Pasadena Transit, Dial-A-Ride, or other transit services, the Transit Division can be reached at 626-744-4055 or by email at transit@cityofpasadena.net.