Your Guide to Lasting NADTC Resources

The NADTC website you have come to trust will remain accessible to the public after September 30 on the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC) website at the same address—www.nadtc.org. This blog post is your guide to the resources on the NADTC website.

Need Quick Answers About Accessible Transportation?

Check out the NADTC Technical Assistance Frequently Asked Questions page. This resource offers clear, expert responses to common questions on transportation accessibility, funding, coordination and more—making it easier for communities to support older adults and people with disabilities.

New Every Ride Counts Resource Page Now Live!

NADTC is excited to launch the newly redesigned Every Ride Counts page, a one-stop resource to help organizations promote accessible transportation in their communities. The updated resource library includes customizable ads, posters, postcards, flyers, and social media graphics, all designed to spread the word about transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Explore the Every Ride Counts Resource Library here.

Rural Community Innovations: Lessons from the Field

After 10 months of work, 11 recipients of the 2024 NADTC Rural Community Innovations Transportation Planning Grant program have wrapped up their projects with written action plans to expand rural transportation access. Explore each project’s goals and outcomes in the summaries and discover key lessons on building partnerships and solutions to strengthen rural mobility.

Caregiving and Transportation: Tools, Tips and Resources

Resources on this webpage are directed to transportation providers as well as caregiver support professionals to help bridge the gap between transportation and family caregiver support. Learn more by exploring the webinars, publications, podcast, tools and reports on this new webpage.

New 5310 Case Study

NADTC has added a new 5310 case study highlighting how the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Mid-Minnesota Development Commission are working together to support and expand transportation options in Minnesota using 5310 funds. 

2025 Innovations Showcase

NADTC is proud to recognize six outstanding transportation programs in this year’s Innovations Showcase. Honorees span five categories: Accessibility, Coordination, Cross-Jurisdictional Boundaries, Health Care Access, and Technology. Explore the 2025 Showcase or revisit highlights from 2023.

Promoting Transportation Access for People with Vision Loss



NADTC has released a new Every Ride Counts user guide designed to help transportation providers and community partners create campaigns that are accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The guide shares practical strategies, design tips and outreach approaches to improve inclusion and access. 

Advancing Transportation Through Partnership

This summer, USAging convened forums in Virginia and Wisconsin to address transportation barriers for older adults and people with disabilities. Participants shared challenges, solutions and strategies to strengthen mobility through cross-sector collaboration.

Understanding Transit Funding: 5310 and 5311 Programs Explained

In the world of public transportation, 5310 and 5311 aren’t just numbers—they’re lifelines for rural and underserved communities. A recent NADTC blog post breaks down the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 and 5311 programs, which provide critical funding to support mobility for older adults, people with disabilities and rural residents. It also features tools and resources from National RTAP to help agencies navigate funding, compliance and service delivery.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the importance of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents to their community. This year's theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM.

Need Transit Guidance? The FTA Has You Covered

Whether you're navigating grant programs, ensuring ADA compliance, managing charter services or tackling procurement and safety oversight, the FTA Guidance Center is your go-to resource. This centralized hub offers technical assistance across a wide range of transit topics—from Civil Rights and Buy America to Transit Asset Management and Mobility on Demand.

FTA Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey Now Open

The FTA is inviting partners and stakeholders to participate in its 2025 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey. This national survey is designed to gather candid feedback on FTA’s performance as a federal grant-making agency, including its technical assistance, communications and customer service. The survey is anonymous and closes on October 8, 2025.

America Walks: Week Without Driving

Nearly 1 in 3 people in the U.S. cannot drive—often limiting access to housing, jobs and services, while making daily life far more difficult. Join America Walks September 29–October 5 for the Week Without Driving campaign, raising awareness for communities where everyone can move safely and independently. Click here to learn more and join the campaign.

Webinar to Highlight 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 during a webinar on October 14 at 2:00 PM ET.

Transportation Solutions for Agricultural Communities

The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility and National RTAP released a new Technical Assistance Brief focused on improving transportation access in agricultural communities. This resource is designed to help local governments, nonprofits and transit providers develop affordable, reliable mobility options for farmworkers and rural residents—many of whom spend up to 40 percent of their monthly income on transportation. The brief outlines federal funding opportunities, cost-sharing strategies and real-world examples to support collaborative transit solutions.

CMS Unveils $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic $50 billion initiative aimed at revitalizing health care in rural America. Funded through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the program invites all 50 states to apply for support to reimagine rural health systems—expanding access, improving outcomes and building sustainable care models. The deadline for states to apply is November 5, 2025.