Lunch & Learn: Tribal Transit Study
Comments OffClick here for the webinar recording Click here for the presentation slides Join us for our next Lunch & Learn, Oct. 19, 2021 from 12:30-1:15 ET. This session will feature Ranjit Godavarthy and Jeremy Mattson, of North Dakota State University as they provide an overview of the Tribal Transit Study: Demographic Needs Indicators, Funding Needs,…
NADTC Best Practices Compendium
Comments OffThe Best Practices Compendium is a compilation of the lessons learned by the 16 grant programs funded by NADTC from 2017 through 2019. The overall purpose of these demonstration grants was to establish one or more innovations—new transportation services or programs—in the selected communities. Such innovations have the potential to serve as models that may…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Transportation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Comments OffFor people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), accessing dependable and accessible transportation services in their communities continues to be a significant barrier to independence and opportunities. During their lifetime, persons with I/DD need access to an array of services that may include employment/vocational training, healthcare, education, socialization, and other activities of daily living. Transportation…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Medicare Advantage Transportation Programs
Comments OffMedicare Advantage Plans, often referred to as “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by Medicare-approved private companies that must follow established Medicare policy and procedures. These plans offer medical benefits, as well as coverage for things the basic Medicare plan does not cover, such as vision, hearing, dental, and fitness programs and Part D…
Writing a Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan
Comments OffA Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation (HST) Plan is an important tool for community transportation planning. HST plans create a systematic way for communities to improve collaboration and communication across human service organizations and transportation providers – plans can improve access, efficiency, and effectiveness of community transportation systems. Although the process can seem daunting,…
Planning for Sustainability
Comments OffPlanning for sustainability is an essential component of a project from the start. This is especially true with grant programs that have limited term, start-up funding. This document is designed to provide you with a checklist of considerations as you plan for sustainability.
TACL: Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library
Comments OffThe Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) provides a sustainable methodology and platform for access and findability of coordination resources across a diverse range of Technical Assistance (TA) Centers and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The FTA-funded technical assistance centers participating in this ongoing work are: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) National Center for…
Critical Issues in Human Services Transportation
Comments OffThis information brief is based on the “Fundamentals of Human Services Transportation” online course offered by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center in the summer of 2020. The course was designed to address both best practices and transportation trends likely to impact human services transportation. The major topics covered in the course are included…
Partnering Across County Lines – Valley Regional Transit
Comments OffThis case study highlights Valley Regional Transit, the Regional Public Transportation Authority for Ada and Canyon Counties in Idaho. Valley Regional Transit manages contracts for the operation of ValleyRide fixed route bus services and ACCESS paratransit service. ValleyRide bus services consists 21 fixed-line routes in Boise/Garden City, three fixed-line routes in Nampa/Caldwell, and six intercounty…