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Rightsizing Transportation Technology for Rural America

Guest blogger – Jana Lynott| AARP Public Policy Institute When it comes to technology, many rural transportation providers face a mismatch between their needs and what’s on the market today, particularly in terms of ride-scheduling software solutions. Software developers make assumptions about the agencies that will use their products, the services they provide, the availability of…

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RideSheet: A Transportation Technology Solution for Rural America

Guest blogger – Jana Lynott| AARP Public Policy Institute Locals refer to Lake County, Oregon as the “rural outback.” This stunningly beautiful high desert location is known for cattle ranching, agriculture, timber production, and ample outdoor recreational opportunities. The county’s 8,100 residents are spread out across more than 8,200 square miles. In Lake County, transportation challenges…

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Considerations in Reasonable Accommodations for Returning to Work

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit with its associated risks, along with guidance from health officials, employers set policies for temporary work-from-home options and virtual meetings. As the COVID-19 pandemic eases and employers consider returning most employees back to a centralized workplace, reasonable accommodation considerations under the ADA may arise. Who can receive a reasonable accommodation…

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NADTC Office Hours – Transportation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

⇒ Click here to listen to the recording ⇒ Click here to download the presentation The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) offers virtual office hours to facilitate peer-to-peer networking and provides an opportunity for dialogue with topical experts and NADTC staff. Our second office hours roundtable focused on Transportation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and was…

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The Mask Mandate and the Challenge for Public Transportation Drivers to Enforce Compliance

Federal Mask Order On January 21, President Joe Biden issued an order called the “Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel that requires certain federal government agencies to require travelers to wear masks on commercial airlines, trains and buses. The executive order says that the “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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NADTC Office Hours – Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

⇒ Click here to listen to the recording ⇒ Click here to download the presentation The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) office hours are focused on enhancing training and technical assistance opportunities and offer further opportunities to interact with your peers. The office hours program provides an opportunity to participate virtually in small group technical…

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