26 Jun 24

Achieving Equitable Transportation: How Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Transportation Forums Bring Communities Together

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In December 2023, NADTC partnered with two transportation providers to host regional transportation forums on partnerships and practices in advancing equitable transportation. This publication summarizes the forums facilitated by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) and Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA).

17 Jun 24

LGBTQ+ Insights from the NADTC Transportation Survey

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In 2021, NADTC conducted a National Diversity Transportation Survey in which 312 of the 2,435 respondents self-identified as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus). Despite the small number of LGBTQ+ respondents, it was determined that additional analysis of the survey data still offers insights useful to the field of transportation for older adults, people…

20 Oct 23

NADTC Transportation Equity Brief–Inclusive Transportation Planning: Engaging Marginalized and Underserved Communities

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This Equity Brief centers on learnings derived from the DEI Initiative about the role of individuals from marginalized and underserved communities in transportation planning.

20 Oct 23

NADTC Transportation Equity Brief–DEI in Transportation Delivery: Looking for Common Understanding

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This Equity Brief centers on learnings derived from the DEI Initiative to encourage and facilitate common understanding of what is meant by DEI and the important role it plays in achieving transportation equity.

20 Oct 23

NADTC Transportation Equity Brief–Caregivers and Transportation

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This Equity Brief centers on learnings derived from the DEI Initiative about the role of caregivers from marginalized communities.

10 Oct 23

Equity and Accessibility Grants – Lessons Learned

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Following the culmination of nine planning grants in 2021, NADTC launched seven Equity and Accessibility Implementation Grants in October 2022. Over a nine-month period, the grantees conducted transportation equity projects that addressed the transportation needs and preference of diverse older adults and people with disabilities.

20 Sep 23

Transportation DEI Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Community Engagement

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Community engagement is a vital foundation of transportation equity. Hear from Kiana Parker, Transportation Consultant and Community Advocate and Practitioner of Mobility Justice discuss experience-driven strategies for community engagement and connection to serving underrepresented communities. Kiana will talk about her personal experiences and recommendations to connect and engage communities who depend on accessible public transportation.

26 Jun 23

Providing Welcoming Transportation to the LGBTQ+ Community

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Created in partnership with the Center for Excellence: LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity, NADTC has produced a Tip Sheet for organizations to provide welcoming transportation services to all riders. As a transportation provider within our communities, it is important to understand how to provide a welcoming environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning (LGBTQ+) people,…

31 May 23

Transportation DEI Lunch and Learn: Transportation Access for LGBTQ+ Individuals

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This webinar features Sherrill Wayland, Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships with SAGE and Katie Kutcher, Assistant Aging Programs Director with the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, who discuss resources and solutions to help address and improve transportation access and other supportive services for LGBTQ+ older adults and persons with disabilities.

09 May 23

Transportation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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NADTC led a webinar presentation for the Southwest Transit Association (SWTA) on Transportation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, providing an overview of its DEI initiative, survey results, the DEI work of three transportation agencies, and useful resources for transportation agencies implementing DEI.