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…
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.
Meeting the Needs of Older Passengers with Vision Loss: Guidance for Transportation Providers
Comments OffThis resource was created to provide guidance to transportation providers to better serve older adults with vision loss. This is a joint publication of the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the American Foundation for the Blind.
Drivers Make the Difference For Older Passengers with Vision Loss
Comments OffThis resource provides drivers with techniques for helping older passengers with vision loss and ways to help drivers identify passengers who may need assistance. This is a joint publication of the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the American Foundation for the Blind.
Federal Funding for Transportation Programs Serving Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffThis Resource Guide provides an inventory of federal grants that may be used to serve the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
Volunteer Driver Programs and the use of Section 5310 Funding
Comments OffVolunteer Driver Programs and the use of Section 5310 Funding introduces the benefits of volunteer programs, and its ability to supplement existing transportation services. This report highlights three programs who have overcome the impacts of COVID-19 and how they continue to provide this vital service to older adults and people with disabilities.
Travel Training Instruction using FTA Section 5310
Comments OffTravel Training Instruction using FTA Section 5310 provides an overview of the various programs available to people who want to learn how to ride the bus, which is often the biggest fear or barrier for new riders. This report showcases three travel training programs from around the country who have implemented formal travel training programs,…
Mobility Management and FTA Section 5310
Comments OffMobility Management and FTA Section 5310, highlights the important role of mobility mangers, and the impact they can have on individual riders and the community or region being served. This report showcases two agencies who have built a mobility management program from the ground up, and continue to grow and implement innovative projects.
Safe Trips in a Connected Transportation Network
Comments OffThis coordination case study describes how the Atlanta Regional Commission is working with local jurisdictions and regional partners to integrate five programs into a single system that will provide users with personalized, complete trip information.
2021 Section 5310 Spotlight: Area Agencies on Aging and Section 5310 Funding
Comments OffThis informational brief explains how Area Agencies on Aging provide a wide range of services and supports to older adults in the United States, and therefore play an important role in the development, oversight, and funding of transportation services in the communities they serve. Two Area Agencies on Aging that are utilizing section 5310 funds…