FTA Section 5310 Profiles
Comments OffDiscover the creative and innovative approaches adapted by direct recipients or subrecipients of FTA Section 5310 funding, known as Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. The transportation programs showcased in this resource will feature the non-traditional uses of 5310, thinking beyond the bus, and how their programs can improve the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and the communities where they live. NADTC’s 5310 Profiles will highlight volunteer transportation programs, mobility management, multisector coordination, outreach or partnership strategies, improved accessibility, and more.
A Conversation with the Fallon-Paiute Shoshone Tribe: Leveraging ICAM Pilot Program Funds to Grow On-Demand Services
Comments OffJoin NADTC on March 27th as we explore with the Fallon Piaute Shoshone Tribe how they have developed a scalable plan for meeting the transportation needs of tribal elders and members with disabilities. In the next two years they plan to expand their on-demand ride availability through the purchase of an ADA compliant van by leveraging Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) pilot program funds. The webinar will highlight the tribe’s planning process, key partnerships, and plans for integrating their vehicle purchase to address transportation insecurities.
Digital Accessibility for Transportation Providers
Comments OffNADTC and National RTAP co-hosted a webinar to discuss the importance for all 5310 and 5311 providers to ensure their websites, digital content, and transit apps are fully accessible to people with disabilities. The presentation provided information about digital accessibility, showed how inaccessible websites and apps can lead to discrimination, highlighted available tools to test for accessibility, and provided links to accessibility training. With guest speaker, Matt Feldman, Vice President of Business Development at Vispero.
Enhanced Transparency: A Comprehensive Review of 5310 Program Websites
Comments OffNADTC conducted a comprehensive review of FTA Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, programmatic information available on 54 State DOT and U.S. territory websites. This review was to determine the usefulness of the resources available and how funding information was presented to current grantees, potential grantees and the public. The outcome…
Enhancing Transparency: Best Practices for FTA Section 5310 Program Websites
Comments OffJoin NADTC as they present our findings from a review of Section 5310 program information and resources found on state DOT websites. This webinar will showcase three states who have gone above and beyond to provide guidance to existing or future grantees seeking information about the available 5310 funding, tools and resources available through the state DOT.
Community Engagement Toolkit: Essentials for Planning & Facilitating Meaningful Conversations
Comments OffThe Community Engagement Toolkit offers a structured approach and useful tools to discuss how well local transportation options are meeting the needs of individuals in the community, and create a plan for improvement.
Taxi Operator’s Pocket Guide
Comments OffThis pocket guide covers driver responsibilities for serving passengers under the ADA, disability etiquette, mobility aids, assisting customers with service animals, and passenger responsibilities.
Serving Family Caregivers in Your Transportation System
Comments OffThis webinar explored how transportation providers can enhance their services to better support family caregivers. Strategies for identifying, working with and supporting family caregivers through transportation will be shared along with examples of existing programs that effectively serve caregivers.
NADTC’s 2024 Rural Transportation Planning Grant Winners Announced
Comments OffThe 2024 Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grants have been awarded to twelve rural communities. This press release describes the grant program and provides a summary of each grant project.
Volunteer Transportation: Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Transportation Service
Comments OffOn Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00-2:00PM ET, NADTC hosted a webinar featuring Molly Walt, CEO, for Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). This learning opportunity highlighted their volunteer transportation program that provides escorted door-to-door transportation for low-income older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. Drivers serve as companions for medical, essential…