NADTC Equity Briefs

We are excited to announce the publication of four new Equity Briefs. These briefs were developed to support your work to increase transportation equity in your programs, and include:

• Caregivers and Transportation
• DEI in Transportation: Looking for Common Understanding
• Inclusive Transportation Planning: Engaging Marginalized and Underserved Communities
• Inclusive Transportation Planning: Importance of Partnerships

Lessons Learned:

Equity and Accessibility Grants

Since October 2022, NADTC has worked with seven organizations to address the transportation needs and preferences of diverse older adults and people with disabilities through equity and accessibility grants. Equity and Accessibility Grants - Lessons Learned focuses on insights gathered throughout the project period and can serve as a resource for similar projects.

Recordings Now Available

• Coordinating Transportation in Rural Areas featured two speakers highlighting their collaborative efforts for the use of FTA Section 5310 funding in rural Wisconsin.

• Transportation DEI Lunch & Learn focused on experience-driven strategies for community engagement and connecting to underrepresented communities.

November 16th is National Rural Health Day, and is an opportunity honor the incredible efforts of rural health care providers, organizations, and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of rural America. View NADTC's collection of resources that address the unique challenges of operating rural transportation systems.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

There are 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the U.S., and can affect anyone regardless of race, age or gender. You can view the recording of NADTC's Office Hours hosted in September 2022 about the importance of recognizing seizures and how transportation operators can keep all riders safe. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation website to learn more!

Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program is a new competitive grant opportunity from FHWA. The program is available to eligible applicants for planning and design projects, as well as construction projects to expand active transportation networks. Approximately $45 million in funding has been appropriated for the program. An informational webinar and NOFO will be released in the fall of 2023.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking comments on how technical assistance is administered to the Tribal Transit competitive program. FTA will be hosting a virtual consultation on November 2 to introduce the consultation process and the schedule for implementation.

The Thriving Communities Program funding opportunity has been announced, and is available to applicants seeking technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support for a team of community partners that may lack the staffing or technical expertise to explore, plan and develop transportation services, housing options, and community revitalization activities. 

Applications are due November 28!

The National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) is now accepting applications for transit agencies to receive one-on-one technical assistance through the Strategic Technology Technical Assistance Teams (STTATs) initiative. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, please contact Andrew Carpenter with any questions, carpenter@ctaa.org.

National RTAP is accepting nominations for the Wall of Fame, which recognizes exemplary staff in the rural and tribal transit industry for their dedication, innovation, and professionalism. All submissions will be displayed at their conference in Myrtle Beach and on the National RTAP website. 

Applications are due November 10!