Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Comments OffThis publication provides information, tips and resources for bus operators assisting passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Operators who are aware of the challenges that individuals with dementia and their caregivers face, are better able to recognize dementia symptoms and ensure a safe trip for all riders.
2019 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Mental Health and Transportation
Comments OffIn this Mental Health and Transportation Topic Spotlight , NADTC reviews how access to mental health services for disadvantaged populations requires coordination of a number of different elements, including transportation providers. This brief takes a look examples of how some transportation agencies are using federal, local and/or state funding to coordinate or provide transportation to mental health services.
2019 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Procuring Demand Response Transit Technology
Comments OffIn this Procuring Demand Response Transit Technology Topic Spotlight , NADTC outlines the best methods to procure technology for your agency. This brief takes a look at the best use of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Information, and Requests for Expressions of Interest when preparing to procure technology for your agency. …
2019 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Scooter Policies and Accessibility within Shared Pedestrian Space
Comments OffIn this Scooter Polices and Accessibility Topic Spotlight, NADTC explores the expansion of micromobility to include e-scooters and how the devices present challenges and opportunities in maintaining accessibility in public spaces. This brief takes a look at examples from Georgia and Texas.
2019 Transportation Trends Report
Comments OffThis report reviews 2019’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. 2019 topics include: Filling a Need: Hiring People with Disabilities in Transit Travel Training for Older Adults Procuring Demand Response Transit…
Technology for Demand Response Transportation Blog Series
Comments OffNADTC is pleased to present a series of technology blogs written by Easterseals consultant and guest blogger Steve Yaffe. In this series, we look at demand response transportation design and operations. The eight blogs highlight the need for cost allocation, transit scheduling and technology in providing efficient demand response transportation. The blog series address: Paratransit…
2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Brokerages and Benefits of Coordination
Comments OffIn this Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Topic Spotlight, NADTC explores how different states approach coordination. As a Medicaid benefit, non-emergency medical transportation provision varies state-to-state depending on each state’s model coordination practices. This NEMT brief looks at examples from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas.
2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Opioid Use and Transportation
Comments OffIn this Opioid Use and Transportation Topic Spotlight, NADTC explores how transportation to opioid treatment is an eligible activity under federal funding programs, and communities across the country are making a concerted effort to involve transportation providers in recognizing opioid abuse and providing support to those addressing addiction. Programs in Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,…
2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Innovative Approaches to Section 5310 Funding Match
Comments OffIn this Innovative Section 5310 Funding Match Topic Spotlight, NADTC explores how local funding match is integral to implementing federally funded transit service and looks at Section 5310 funding practices that three communities in Colorado (Douglas County, Durango, and All Points) and Paris, Texas, are using to support transportation programs.
2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Cancer Care and Dialysis Transportation
Comments OffIn this Cancer Care and Dialysis Transportation Topic Spotlight, part of the 2018 Transportation Trends Report series, NADTC looks at creative strategies being implemented in some communities to increase patient access to continuous care or follow-up appointments. Programs featured include Mountain Empire Older Citizens in Virginia, ChemoCars in North Carolina and Texas, Ride Health in Pennsylvania, Ride…