The Focal Point on Aging is a program presented by the Torrance Commission on Aging in partnership with the Torrance Community Services Department.
This program helps older adults, caregivers, and families connect with local services and resources. Free information and referrals are available to support healthy, independent living.
Explore available programs, services, and resources for older adults, caregivers, and families by downloading the
Focal Point Directory(PDF, 2MB)
The Torrance Community Transit Program (TCTP) is a transportation assistance program for City of Torrance residents. TCTP includes both the Senior and Dial-a-Taxi Swipe Card programs. TCTP enables participants to purchase ride credits for taxi rides at a discounted cost. Please see below for information regarding these programs:
Senior Taxi Program
Participants must be Torrance residents, age 65 years or older, and have completed the application process.
Ride credits can be purchased for $5.00, $3.00, or $1.00, depending on total household income.
Ride credits may be purchased over the phone or in person at the Transit Store located at the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center.
Dial-A-Taxi Service
Participants in this program must be disabled Torrance residents.
Dial-a-Taxi applications must be completed and legibly filled out by your doctor.
Ride credits are $1.00, regardless of household income.
Eligibility must be renewed every year for those on temporary disability.
Non-ambulatory participants must inform the taxi company that they will need a lift-equipped vehicle. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance. Same day service may be available, but it is not guaranteed.
Connect Torrance Plus
Participants in the Senior Taxi Program or Dial-a-Taxi Service can request to be added to this program.
This program is a shared ride on-demand service that can be booked the same day, whenever participants are ready to go.
Rides may also be requested up to 24-hours in advance.
Participants can use this service in conjunction with the Taxi service.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.
Each ride is $3 and there are no limits to the number of rides that can be booked per month.
All rides must be within City of Torrance city limits.
Service hours are: M-F 6am – 9pm; Sat-Sun 9am – 9pm.
Please visit our website for additional information at TorranceCA.gov/Transit
Trained volunteers answer phone calls, assess individual needs, and connect callers with appropriate community services.
Phone Assistance Only Phone: (310) 320-1300 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Russ Nolte Annex 1339 Post Avenue