In partnership with ACCESS, current and new RCAC van riders will enjoy these benefits:
• A new 12-passenger van that prc,vides for wheelchair accessibility.
• Same weekday, point-to-point service throughout Oakmont and Verona boroughs, and the Verona Hilltop area.
• A direct phone number for making van reservations.
• A cashless system where one-way fares have been reduced to only $1.
• Drivers who will assist with packages or mobility issues.
• RCAC staff assistance with first-time set-up of your ACCESS account for use of the new RCAC van service.
We are excited to be working with ACCESS, to create a better transportation experience for all of our riders. We look forward to signing up even more people from the community to ride the RCAC Twin-Boro Van.
• If you already are an RCAC van rider, we will assist you in setting up your Access account for use of the new van service, which begins April 1, 2026.
• If you are not currently an RCAC van rider, we can sign you up to become one and assist you in setting up your Access account for the new RCAC van.
The New RCAC Executive Director Wants to Get to Know You
Passionate about wanting to help others, Barbara Miller is excited about starting her new position as Executive Director at the Riverview Community Action Corporation (RCAC). “I have spent my entire career helping people to get the most out of their lives,” says Barbara when asked why she joined RCAC. “There’s a great opportunity in this area to have our community center become the go-to place for more people over the age of 60.”
Barbara notes that a recent community survey shows that there is strong interest in taking part in fitness, education, wellness and social programs among those who are not familiar with or who have not visited RCAC. Additionally, RCAC recently held several focus groups where participants talked about their positive experiences. Comments included that they were “very happy with the staff,” found RCAC to be “like a family,” and felt that everyone received special attention, time, and care. One participant talked about how they had recently moved to the area and connecting with RCAC helped them feel part of the local community. Another said they liked how RCAC seemed to be more of an activity center versus a senior center.
“When I learned about the positive results from the survey and focus groups, I knew that RCAC was a special place where I could make a positive difference. Right now, we are only touching the tip of the iceberg with about 600 attendees. Once more community members get to know us, I know RCAC will become a bigger and better part of their lives,” says Barbara with a confident
smile.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social & Urban Research estimates that 19.7% of Allegheny County’s population is age 65 and over (approximately 256,217 people), which they note is the second highest concentration in the country. Interestingly, the boroughs of Verona and Oakmont have a combined total of 9,250 individuals over the age 65, or 23.3%, which is even
higher than Allegheny County.
“Check out the monthly lunch menu as well as our fitness, education and social activities at http://www.rcacorp.org. I am looking forward to your visit and getting to know you,” she says with a welcoming wave of the hand.
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