2021 Trends Report
NADTC has published its Annual Trends Report. This report is a collection of informational briefs that review trending topics in the transportation industry, and provides an overview of the questions and comments we received at NADTC throughout 2021.
The 2021 Topics Include:
- Marketing Your Transportation Program
- Overcoming Barriers to Walking or Rolling
- Serving People with Autism on Transportation
- Travel Training During a Global Pandemic
- Public Transportation and Passengers with Alzheimer's or Dementia
- Rural Volunteer Transportation Programs
Each month, NADTC will showcase one report that highlights an emerging transportation topic, showcasing promising practices from transportation providers in communities across the United States.
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Blog: Put the Brakes on Human Trafficking
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, almost every form of human trafficking intersects with public transportation at some point. Unfortunately, traffickers often utilize public transit buses and trains to move or relocate victims from one place to another to avoid detection. The month of January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and to build awareness and provide additional education on the topic, NADTC published a blog that reviews the newly updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.
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Welcome Chelcie Beadnell!
Chelcie joins NADTC as the Training and Technical Assistance Project Coordinator, and will be coordinating initiatives to promote the development, sustainability, inclusivity, and improvement of transportation programs across the country. Prior to joining Easterseals, Chelcie was the Mobility Manager for Union County, Ohio. She was located at a local public health department, which gives her a unique perspective on the impacts of transportation for health outcomes in our communities.
Chelcie brings over 8 years of experience and expertise in community coalition development, advocacy, strategic planning and social determinants of health to the Easterseals and the NADTC team. She received a bachelor's degree in Public Health from Kent State University and is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS).
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Recording Available: NADTC Office Hours
Our February 10 Office Hours featured Jessica Johnson, Grant and Fundraising Coordinator for the Bayside Community Network, Inc., who presented on the topic, "Improving Transportation Access for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." In case you missed this session, you can access the materials and recording on our website.
NADTC Office Hours are focused on enhancing training and technical assistance opportunities and offer further opportunities to interact with your peers, topic experts and NADTC staff.
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Twitter Chat: #MobilityManagementMatters
NADTC participated in the #MobilityManagementMatters Twitter chat hosted by National RTAP. The chat was held on January 19, 2022, and moderated by Danny Schnathorst, Mobility Outreach Coordinator for HIRTA Public Transit. The chat focused on engaging communities, mobility management post-COVID, and more.
You can review the discussion by using #MobilityManagmentMatters on Twitter,
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In 2022, NADTC will continue to highlight one of the best practices featured in the Best Practices Compendium, all of which are based on the work of grant projects supported by NADTC from 2017-19.
This month’s Best Practice Showcase, Bicycle Transportation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities, underscores the increasing use of bicycles by these populations to get to important destinations or for recreation. This best practice highlights learnings from two of NADTC's 2019 grant programs, that touched on bicycle transportation, including a program for older adults and research on adaptive bicycles and e-bikes.
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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program |
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by Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.
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Survey: COVID-19 Transit Response and Partnerships |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, transit organizations took on roles outside of their typical duties to serve their communities. Some partnered with other public and private organizations to implement public health initiatives, related to providing access to COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, delivering food and medicine, and providing internet access to support distance learning.
The Transportation Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) is conducting a synthesis study to gather information on how public transportation agencies engaged in diverse initiatives to meet their community’s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. These initiatives, created through partnerships with other organizations, utilized transit organizations’ resources in non-traditional ways.
Please assist by completing the survey by clicking the button below. For additional information about transportation's response to COVID-19, check out our latest
blog post which focuses on transportation's challenging recovery.
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NCMM: Reducing Social Isolation Among Older Adults |
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The National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM), is accepting proposals to conduct case studies, highlighting 3 communities on the collaborative effort among transportation, aging services, and public health sectors. These case studies will focus on the role transportation plays in reducing social isolation among older adults, leading to improved physical and mental health outcomes for this population.
Applicants can be a nonprofit or for-profit organization and must be eligible to receive federal funding. Proposals are due February 28 to [email protected]
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Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee Launches New Online Tool
In the spring of 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) formed the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC). This advisory forum is comprised of state and local governments, Federal Highways Administration, legislators, academia, advocacy groups, mobility service providers, and stakeholder transportation associations. One of the recommendations from this group resulted in a Non-Driver ArcGIS Online Application that was developed by WisDOT and launched in early 2022, to assist in planning for Wisconsin’s non-drivers. This interactive map uses U.S. Census Bureau and WisDOT Division of Motor Vehicles data to estimate Wisconsin’s non-drivers by geographic area.
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“Making sure the large and growing population of non-drivers can get where they need to go on their schedule is a national challenge, and we are proud of Wisconsin DOT’s strong leadership on this critical issue.” Tamara Jackson, WiNDAC co-chair and Public Policy Analyst for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.
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“This tool (ArcGIS) is a critical first step in enhancing collaboration between transportation operators, planners and policy makers to build connections between non-drivers and the vital infrastructure we need to be able to get to work and go about our daily business in efficient ways.” Denise Jess, WiNDAC co-chair and Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired.
The committee discusses transportation, mobility, safety, and access and develops recommendations to improve transportation for Wisconsin’s non-driving populations. WiNDAC membership, charter and meeting materials can be found on the WI Non-Driver Advisory Committee webpage.
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The White House recently released a comprehensive factsheet on Competitive Infrastructure Funding for Local Governments. This resource highlights new and existing funding opportunities available for cities, towns, and municipalities across the country to rebuild and reinvest in their local infrastructure.
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America Walks is currently accepting applications for their Walking College. This program offers participants an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge around creating vibrant, safe, accessible communities for all. Paired with experienced advocates, fellows develop essential leadership skills in the field and learn about the history of the car-centric transportation landscape and the basics of design and policy of non-motorized transportation.
Candidates must demonstrate a basic understanding and the importance of walkability and accessibility, and a desire to become more effective in advocating for positive change. There are no restrictions on age or professional backgrounds and welcome candidates with a diversity of life experiences. Teams will be chosen at the beginning of March, so do not miss this opportunity to submit your application!
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The purpose of the grant program is to plan or conduct research and demonstration projects, training or related activities to develop methods, procedures or technology that will maximize the full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society, employment, independent living, and enhance social self-sufficiency. Applications must be submitted by April 4 no later than 11:59 PM ET.
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The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces; housing; transportation; civic engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; support efforts to build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and other innovative ideas that support people aged 50 or older. For additional questions, please email AARP at [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by March 22 not later than 5:00 PM ET.
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NADTC Information and Referral Services |
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NADTC Technical Assistance Specialists are here to assist you and answer your questions about a variety of topics related to transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, ADA-accessible services and related issues. Call us at 866.983.32220 or email us at [email protected] to start a conversation today.
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National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
Washington, DC
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The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a program funded by the Federal Transit Administration and administered by USAging and Easterseals with guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living. |
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