NADTC Transportation Equity Brief–DEI in Transportation Delivery: Looking for Common Understanding
Comments OffThis 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.
NADTC Transportation Equity Brief–Caregivers and Transportation
Comments OffThis Equity Brief centers on learnings derived from the DEI Initiative about the role of caregivers from marginalized communities.
Equity and Accessibility Grants – Lessons Learned
Comments OffFollowing 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.
2021 FTA Section 5310 Compendium
Comments OffAmericans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients Background The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA, public transportation must be accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, including wheelchair users. The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT)…
Technical Assistance Brief–Resources on Starting and Funding Volunteer Transportation
Comments OffThis 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.
Coordination Committee Toolkit
Comments OffThis toolkit was created with support from the Coordination Advisory Committee to provide guidance in developing and maintaining a transportation coordination committee.
Providing Welcoming Transportation to the LGBTQ+ Community
Comments OffCreated 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,…
Coordination Case Studies
Comments OffThese case studies, written with assistance and guidance from NADTC’s Coordination Advisory Committee, reflect unique and successful coordination projects resulting in improved, accessible transportation in four locations around the country. Rural Transportation Incubator Age Friendly Arizona launched the Rural Transportation Incubator which uses technology to provide rides to older adults with low incomes in…
Developing Effective Surveys
Comments OffNADTC’s 2022 course, Building Skills for Successful Transportation Program Delivery, provided guidance on how to design surveys that will result in valuable information for your future transportation planning efforts. Below you will find the recorded presentation and power point slides, a learning short video and over 50 sample survey questions to use on your next…
Every Ride Counts Campaign Guidance
Comments OffNADTC’s Every Ride Counts campaign is designed to support local communities’ efforts to promote the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. This resource builds on the Every Ride Counts Campaign to offer guidance on effective communications approaches to transportation programs, mobility managers and information and referral providers.