NADTC Impact Report
Comments OffThe National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s (NADTC) Impact Report defines the activities completed and materials developed in support of transportation programs nationwide for the period of January 1-December 31, 2023. This report showcases where and how NADTC resources and products are being used by local programs and communities to improve accessible transportation services.
NADTC Grantees: Where Are They Now?
Comments OffNADTC Community Grants focus on areas with significant need and scarce resources. The projects highlighted by past grantees in this webinar will emphasize community involvement with innovative planning, enhanced collaboration between transit and human services transportation programs, and develop tactics for maximizing funding opportunities like Section 5310 and various federal, state, and local resources to…
2023 FTA Section 5310 Compendium
Comments OffEach year, NADTC develops a comprehensive report of its publications and materials related to FTA Section 5310. This report showcases the work completed throughout 2023, and includes blogs, webinars and related events.
Using Non-FTA Federal Funds for Local Match
Comments OffWhen it comes to applying for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding under various programs like Section 5307, Section 5310, and Section 5311, it is important to research the types of funds that can be utilized for local match. This publication provides guidance on federal and local match as well as federal fund braiding opportunities.
NADTC-USAging 2024 Transportation Sessions
Comments OffThis resource details transportation sessions given at the USAging Conference in Tampa, FL, July 8-10, 2024.
My Transportation Plan Tool
Comments OffIn May 2024, the My Transportation Plan Tool was presented at the National Lifespan Respite conference as a way to assist caregivers and others in creating a transportation support plan. The tool provides a framework for creating a transportation inventory of local transportation options and organizing recurring and personal trips.
Half or Reduced Fare Requirements for Transit
Comments OffFTA’s public transportation law requires transit agencies that receive funds through the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program to offer half fare or reduced fare to older adults and individuals with disabilities during off-peak hours for fixed-route services. NADTC has updated information from a 2018 blog post with the same title.
2023 Innovations Showcase
Comments OffINTRODUCTION This resource presents 14 Transportation Innovations selected by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) through a nationwide competition. The Showcase profiles out-of-the-box thinking and alignment of resources. Innovations may be entirely original or represent a creative adaptation of an approach that has worked in other places or program settings or with different…
NADTC’s 2021 Equity and Accessibility Transportation Planning Grants
Comments OffIntroduction NADTC’s 2021 Equity and Accessibility Transportation Planning Grants provided funding to support the development of program innovations and new models for accessible transportation to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. NADTC awarded $173,495 in competitive grants to 9 communities in eight states; Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, New Mexico, New York, Ohio,…
2020 Innovations in Accessible Mobility Grants
Comments OffIntroduction In 2020, the NADTC awarded Innovations in Accessible Mobility Grants to expand access to accessible transportation options to support community living and improve the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. Grants of up to $30,000 were awarded to ten communities who had seven months to implement a project to develop new transportation approaches…