2020 Trends Report Spotlight: A Fixed-Route Response to Assisting Local Communities during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Comments OffWhile 2020 has been in many ways unprecedented, many transit agencies have continued to excel at what they do best – move people. With their employees deemed essential workers, most transit authorities across the country remained in service during the pandemic, while developing innovative ways to operate in our new normal. The core ridership of…
NADTC Best Practices Compendium
Comments OffThe Best Practices Compendium is a compilation of the lessons learned by the 16 grant programs funded by NADTC from 2017 through 2019. The overall purpose of these demonstration grants was to establish one or more innovations—new transportation services or programs—in the selected communities. Such innovations have the potential to serve as models that may…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Transportation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Comments OffFor people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), accessing dependable and accessible transportation services in their communities continues to be a significant barrier to independence and opportunities. During their lifetime, persons with I/DD need access to an array of services that may include employment/vocational training, healthcare, education, socialization, and other activities of daily living. Transportation…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Inclusive Planning for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
Comments OffHuman services professionals have long advocated for increased inclusion and equity in transportation planning, management and service delivery. Utilizing an inclusive planning process encourages attentiveness to the needs of underrepresented communities. By consistently practicing inclusion, transportation programs offer older adults and people with disabilities opportunities for authentic and effective engagement in policy development and program…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Medicare Advantage Transportation Programs
Comments OffMedicare Advantage Plans, often referred to as “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by Medicare-approved private companies that must follow established Medicare policy and procedures. These plans offer medical benefits, as well as coverage for things the basic Medicare plan does not cover, such as vision, hearing, dental, and fitness programs and Part D…
2020 Trends Report Spotlight: Volunteer Driver Programs in the Age of COVID-19
Comments OffVolunteer driver programs have long been an affordable and efficient transportation service. They tend to be more flexible and can operate any time of the day, in any geography depending on the driver’s availability and preferences. With the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, many volunteer driver programs stopped operations completely for the safety of the driver and rider.
Writing a Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan
Comments OffA Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation (HST) Plan is an important tool for community transportation planning. HST plans create a systematic way for communities to improve collaboration and communication across human service organizations and transportation providers – plans can improve access, efficiency, and effectiveness of community transportation systems. Although the process can seem daunting,…
2020 Transportation Trends Report
Comments OffThis report reviews 2020’s trending topics in transportation. The Trends Report provides an overview of what’s trending in the industry, questions we receive at NADTC and important transportation issues in communities across the U.S. 2020 topics include: Volunteer Driver Programs in the Age of COVID-19 Transportation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) A…
Planning for Sustainability
Comments OffPlanning for sustainability is an essential component of a project from the start. This is especially true with grant programs that have limited term, start-up funding. This document is designed to provide you with a checklist of considerations as you plan for sustainability.