New! FTA Section 5310 Resource Hub From NADTC

Looking for tools to support your Section 5310-funded projects? Check out NADTC’s newly launched FTA Section 5310 Resource Hub—a one-stop-shop for planning, applying for and implementing 5310 initiatives. The Hub brings together key materials from NADTC, along with resources from FTA, CCAM and National RTAP, making it easier than ever to find what you need in one place.

National Preparedness Month: At NADTC, we’re committed to ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities have access to safe, reliable transportation—especially during emergencies. National Preparedness Month is a great time to review your transportation plans, check in with local providers and make sure your community is ready to respond when it matters most.

National Falls Prevention Awareness Month: September 22–26 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, hosted by the National Council on Aging. Why is this important to transportation providers? A AAA Foundation Traffic Safety study finds that older drivers with a history of falling are 40 percent more likely to be involved in vehicle crashes than their peers. Collaborate with your local aging program who provides falls prevention classes and present your transportation information to their participations. This is another collaboration to inform those who may really benefit from your services. Also, be sure to check out NADTC's tip sheets and brochure on Falls Prevention Awareness and Prevention and Tip Sheet for Riders and Drivers.

Federal Fund Braiding Guide



The Federal Fund Braiding Guide defines federal fund braiding for local match and provides information to potential grantees as well as CCAM agency program managers on acceptable federal fund braiding arrangements on transportation-related projects. This updated version from the CCAM Technical Assistance Center has arranged information in a user-friendly format. View the guide here!

Celebrating Success and Innovation at the USAging 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow

What an incredible week at the USAging 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow! We were thrilled to offer a wide array of transportation-focused sessions addressing key issues and best practices in volunteer transportation, caregiving and rural and tribal mobility, along with a Pre-Conference Intensive that provided an in-depth look at funding strategies to advance mobility solutions for older adults and people with disabilities.

Newport Housing Authority Wins National Award for Transportation Program

The Newport Housing Authority received an Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials for its innovative program, A Ride Can Change a Life. This free, on-demand transportation service helps older adults across Aquidneck Island reach medical appointments and essential destinations—boosting independence and well-being. Funded by a grant from NADTC, the program was brought to life by Age-Friendly Rhode Island in partnership with Looking Upwards, Edward King House Senior Center, RIPTA and the Newport Housing Authority.

Explore the Latest National Core Indicators Reports

The Human Services Research Institute has released the 2023–24 National Core Indicators In-Person Survey and Family Surveys National Reports. These reports include insights from 17,585 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across 30 states and 37,888 family members of individuals receiving state-funded DD services in 18 states. These findings offer valuable data on access to services that may support your work. Take a quick look at the highlights in the 2023–24 Family Surveys Data At-A-Glance and 2023–24 IPS Data At-A-Glance.

Quick-Builds in Indian Country–Advancing Road Safety Through Community Engagement

Join America Walks and The Road to Zero Coalition on August 28 at 2:00 PM ET for a webinar geared towards tribes and other communities with a step-by-step process for planning, designing and implementing quick-build traffic calming projects. Speakers will discuss the details involved in designing and implementing these “hands-on” public events, and present the evaluation results and lessons learned.

New National RTAP Resources

There’s always something new at National RTAP—and this fall is no exception! Explore their latest tools and publications, including the Rural and Tribal Transit Compendium of Best Practices, the 5310 Programs List and more on October 14 at 2:00 PM ET.

For the latest updates from FTA, sign up for their mailing list, or visit the FTA Grant Programs web page for a full listing of Notice of Funding Opportunities.

American Public Transportation Association TRANSform Conference

September 14–17 | Boston, MA

Southeastern Association of AAAs Conference

September 14–17 | Savannah, GA

Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Annual Conference

September 15–19 | Providence, RI

National Transportation in Indian Country Conference

September 21–25 | Chandler, AZ

NADTC Technical Assistance Specialists are here to assist professionals like you to answer questions about a variety of topics related to transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, ADA accessible services and related issues.

Call 866.983.32220 or email us at contact@nadtc.org to start a conversation.

National Aging and Disability Transportation Center 

 Washington, D.C. 

contact@nadtc.org | 866.983.3222 

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a program funded by the Federal Transit Administration and administered by USAging and Easterseals.