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The following is the fifth in a series of blogs on demand response transportation design and operations from guest blogger Steve Yaffe. In this blog, will discuss using a Request for Proposals (RFP) a method for procuring transit technology. As discussed in my previous blog, a Request for Proposals (RFP) is the preferred…
The following is the sixth in a series of blogs on demand response transportation design and operations from guest blogger Steve Yaffe. This blog highlights how to prepare a Request for Proposals in procuring transit technology. The technologies requested in a RFP Scope has to be scaled in two directions: the functionalities needed and…
The following is the third in a series of blogs on demand response transportation design and operations from guest blogger Steve Yaffe. This blog highlights the importance of an efficient transit scheduling system. Efficient and effective scheduling enables the transportation provider to stay within budget while maintaining the loyalty of funding agencies. While efficient scheduling…
In our last NADTC blog , guest blogger Steve Yaffe discussed how more paratransit rides can be provided within budgetary limitations if paratransit operations and accounting are structured as a shared service, with costs proportionately allocated to each funding source. In this second blog of the series, we continue to look at paratransit cost-allocation, with a specific focus on how…
Thank you to guest blogger Steve Yaffe for writing this month’s blog series on demand response transportation design and operations. The following is the first in a series of seven blogs highlighting the need for cost allocation, transit scheduling and technology. This blog focuses on how more paratransit rides can be provided within budgetary limitations if…
Registration is closed. This course will launch December 16. ⇒Click to view course resource Overview: As Alzheimer’s affects a person’s cognitive ability for years, not merely weeks or months, transportation solutions provided by the individual and/or caregivers are often not viable in the long-term. Public transportation is often the best alternative for people living with…
Registration is closed. This courses will launch December 16. Overview: Providing training on transportation options in rural areas presents a unique challenge. If your organization has been considering providing this valuable service for people with disabilities, older adults, and/or the general public, you don’t want to miss this free mini-course. This convenient, introductory mini-course will cover…
FY 20 Mobility for All Pilot Program NOFO Tuesday, December 3, 2019 3:00-5:00pm EST/2:00-4:00pm CT/1:00-3:00pm MT/ 12:00-2:00pm PT Visit FTA’s Mobility for All Pilot Program page to listen or download a copy of the transcript. This informational webinar will provide interested applicants with an overview of the program history and purpose, applicant eligibility, eligible projects,…
NADTC hosted the Expanding Access to Transportation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Webinar on November 21, 2019. View and listen to the webinar. Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word. Webinar description: Transportation is often needed to engage in community life, jobs, education and to access health care. The U.S. Department of…
Expanding Access to Transportation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Thursday, November 21, 2019 3:00–4:00pm ET/2:00-3:00pm CT/1:00-2:00pm MT/12:00pm-1:00pm PT Visit the webinar resource page to listen or download a copy of the transcript. Webinar description: Transportation is often needed to engage in community life, jobs, education and to access health care. The U.S. Department of…