This past week, state government passed an infrastructure law to fund public transportation projects across the Commonwealth.
The $234 million package, administered by the Federal Transit Administration, will allow for infrastructure upgrades and new projects in both urban and rural …
The Older Adults, New Mobility and Automated Vehicles report is a collaborative effort between AARP Public Policy Institute, RAND Corporation, the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon, and various subject matter experts which discusses the key factors relating …
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century is the largest government investment to date authorizing over $200 billion for transportation development since 1998. Yet …
By: Victoria Wright, Program Manager, Transit Planning for All Project, U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) focuses on maximizing the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and …
Originally posted by The Center Square – The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced a pilot program called “Ride Now” that will give applicants over the age of 65 and individuals with disabilities six free $20 vouchers a month access …
Reliable, accessible transportation can help older adults and people with disabilities meet a wide variety of needs—including the need to socialize with others. Because many social and recreational activities happen on evenings and weekends, transportation programs that offer extended hours …
What are some inclusive mobility options for individuals with disabilities and older persons? TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 11:30-1:00 PM Eastern that will identify key components of inclusive mobility. Presenters will examine systems around …
April 6th, 2022, is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day! Congress has designated this day to recognize the role assistive technology (AT) and AT services play in the lives of persons with disabilities. Celebrate AT!
AT is …
Lindsey Teel, US Department of Labor, discusses the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), barriers that still exist in transit planning and how we can work to overcome these barriers.
TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will identify past, present, and future initiatives to ensure easier mobility for an aging society. Presenters will discuss the current mobility landscape and will provide …
Each year, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) publishes a Trends Report highlighting emergent topics in transportation. The report provides overviews of transportation issues and challenges being faced within the transportation industry, including examples of how solutions are …
This Demonstration session was presented at the 2020 annual conference of the American Evaluation Association. It presents lessons learned about inclusive planning involving people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers. A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration …
