What is a Coordinated Public-Human Services Transportation Plan?

FTA Section 5310 Circular

This circular provides recipients of FTA financial assistance with instructions and guidance on program administration and the grant application process relative to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. (C9070.1H, Chapter V: Planning & Program Development)

NRTAP Transit Manager’s Toolkit-Coordination and Mobility Management

This section of the Transit Manager’s Toolkit by the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) provides information on coordination of public transit and human services transportation, including meeting the coordinated transportation planning requirement for the Section 5310 Program.

Writing a Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan

This technical brief summarizes the key steps in developing a Human Services Transportation (HST) Plan. Three FTA-funded centers – National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (NRTAP), the National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM), and the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) – collaborated to update this brief.

NADTC’s Coordination Initiative Resources

Coordination Committee Toolkit

This toolkit provides guidance in developing and maintaining a transportation coordination committee.

Coordination in Planning

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and NADTC worked together to convene a meeting with state and local transportation and non-transportation community stakeholders who play a role in addressing the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities in their communities. This resource provides a Community Partnership Coordination Checklist that can be used to connect new or existing partners to bring them together in a common setting similar to the MAG convening.

Community Engagement Toolkit

This toolkit offers a structured approach and useful tools to discuss how local transportation options are meeting the needs of individuals in the community and to create a plan for improvement.

Where can I find funding opportunities to support transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities?

FTA Section 5310 Circular 

This circular provides recipients of FTA financial assistance with instructions and guidance on program administration and the grant application process relative to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5310 Program. (C.9070.1H)

CCAM Fund Braiding Guide

The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Federal Fund Braiding Guide defines how federal funds can be braided to meet local match requirements. This guide provides information to potential grantees as well as CCAM agency program managers on acceptable federal fund braiding arrangements for transportation-related projects.

NADTC’s Section 5310 Resources

NADTC provides various resources regarding Section 5310 funding, including acceptable uses and examples of how numerous organizations and agencies have successfully utilized the funding to increase accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.

NADTC Grant Opportunities Webpage

NADTC provides resources on various types of funding sources for programs that aim to increase the availability of accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, including information about best practices and examples of past NADTC grantees.

Federal Grants Program Navigator

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Navigator is a resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

DOT Competitive Grants Dashboard

The DOT Competitive Grants Dashboard helps communities identify grant opportunities that can aid in meeting their transportation infrastructure needs. One example is the Integrated, Coordinated, Accessibility and Mobility (ICAM) grant opportunity.

Are there grant opportunities available to start a volunteer transportation program?

FTA Section 5310 Circular

This circular provides recipients of FTA financial assistance with instructions and guidance on program administration and the grant application process relative to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5310 Program. (C.9070.1H)

Federal Grant Programs Navigator

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Navigator is a resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

NADTC’s Volunteer Transportation Resources

Technical Assistance Brief

This list of technical assistance resources on volunteer transportation can help local communities start, improve, or expand a volunteer transportation program targeted to the needs of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

How to…with NADTC: Starting a Volunteer Transportation Program

This video provides steps that an organization or agency can follow when starting a volunteer transportation program targeted to the needs of older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers.

5 Keys to Successful Driver Programs

This article explains the five aspects that are essential to launching or maintaining any successful volunteer driver program, including insurance, driver recruitment, collaboration, data collection, and impact.

How can I identify local transportation options?

NADTC Transportation Options for Community Service Providers

This brochure is designed for community organizations that work with older adults and people with disabilities. It aims to help professionals such as social workers, hospital discharge planners and housing coordinators, connect with local transportation programs and information providers to learn about the transportation options available in the community that serve the needs of their clients. The brochure covers trip types, scheduling, eligibility, cost, and special accommodations as determining factors for one’s transportation options.

NADTC Transportation Options for Mobility Independence

Transportation Options for Mobility Independence is designed for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, families and friends to help them learn about transportation resources available in their communities and choose the services that best meet their needs. The brochure highlights trip types, scheduling, eligibility, cost, and special accommodations when selecting transportation options.

NADTC Unique Issues Related to Older Adults and Transportation

This webpage provides an overview of the transportation landscape as it relates to older adults.

NADTC What is ADA Complementary Paratransit?

This webpage provides an overview of service requirements and eligibility regarding ADA-required “complementary paratransit” service by public transit agencies to people with disabilities who cannot use the fixed route bus or rail service because of a disability.

NADTC Caregiver Resources

Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation

This publication provides transportation tips for caregivers, information on types of transportation available, dementia-friendly tips for transit drivers, items to include in a travel kit, destination cards that can be tailored for each traveler, and a list of resources.

My Transportation Plan Tool

This tool provides a framework for creating a transportation inventory of local transportation options and organizing recurring and personal trips.

Transportation: The Missing Link in Family Caregiver Support

This resource provides information for caregiver support professionals about typical community transportation options and associated support services that could be used to support family caregivers. It also includes recommendations for building partnerships with transportation providers to improve transportation options that are accessible to and better accommodate the unique needs of family caregivers.

Serving Family Caregivers in your Transportation System

This webinar explores how transportation providers can enhance their services to better support family caregivers. Strategies for identifying, working with and supporting family caregivers through transportation are shared, along with examples of existing programs that effectively serve caregivers.

What funding is available for the purchase of accessible vehicles or vehicle modifications?

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Directory

Rehabilitation Services Administration provides formula grants to State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Program agencies to administer programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and four Territories. Each state has one VR agency that services individuals with all types of disabilities.

AT3 Center

The AT3 Center provides training and technical assistance for all Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs. These programs provide funding to each state. Some states include money for vehicle modifications, but not all. A state directory is provided to find out more about your STATE AT programs.

What programs can lower the cost of transportation for older adults and people with disabilities?

Medicare.gov Helpful Tools

Medicare.gov provides Frequently Asked Questions to help users through their Medicare journey.

Medicaid.gov Frequently Asked Questions

While Medicaid programs are regulated by each state, these Frequently Asked Questions are used to provide additional information and/or statutory guidance.

NADTC Resources

NADTC’s Understanding Half Fare/Reduced Fare Requirements

This white paper explains the public transportation law requiring public transportation agencies that receive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding under the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program to offer half fare or reduced fare to people with disabilities and older adults during off-peak hours for fixed-route services.

NADTC Technical Assistance Brief-Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid

This technical brief provides resources to increase understanding of both Medicare and Medicaid programs and what transportation benefits are available for those who are dually eligible.

NADTC Transportation Options for Community Service Providers

This brochure is designed for community organizations that work with older adults and people with disabilities. It aims to help professionals such as social workers, hospital discharge planners and housing coordinators, connect with local transportation programs and information providers to learn about the transportation options available in the community that serve the needs of their clients. The brochure covers trip types, scheduling, eligibility, cost, and special accommodations as determining factors for one’s transportation options.

NADTC Transportation Options for Mobility Independence

Transportation Options for Mobility Independence is designed for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, families and friends to help them learn about transportation resources available in their communities and choose the services that best meet their needs. The brochure highlights trip types, scheduling, eligibility, cost, and special accommodations when selecting transportation options.

NADTC 2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Medicare Advantage Transportation Programs

This publication provides information about reliable transportation options that may be offered by Medicare Advantage plans for members going to medical or related treatments, pharmacies, and other services to promote health and wellness.