Hi NATAN,

Next week, the application for the ATRC Community of Practice closes on Monday, July 22. The Community of Practice is an opportunity for communities to receive a stipend and technical assistance to increase the availability and use of accessible transportation. Don’t forget to submit your application!

Also, ATRC’s Virtual Office Hours series will continue on Thursday, August 8, with a session on fare-free transit. Learn more and register for the Office Hours here.

We’re glad you’re here! The National Accessible Transportation Accelerator Network (NATAN) Newsletter is ATRC’s monthly update on accessible transportation around the nation. Keep reading to learn about upcoming events, resources, opportunities, and more.

ATRC Virtual Office Hours: Fare-Free Transit

August 8, 2024

1:00PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Do you have a question about accessible transportation in your community? Do you have an accessibility topic you’d like to discuss? Join ATRC at our Virtual Office Hours! This month’s topic is Fare-Free Transit. Registration is required, click to register. ASL interpretation will be provided.

ADA Anniversary: History of the Disability Rights Movement

July 24, 2024

4:00PM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time



Join the ADA National Network for a webinar on the history of discrimination and how the ADA changed the lives of people with disabilities. This session will highlight key aspects in the disability rights movement and legislation that led to greater access and inclusion.

Using Data to Effectively Tell Your Community’s Story

The Department of Transportation is hosting a two-part webinar series (July 22 and August 15) to help potential DOT grant applicants effectively tell their community’s story in the planning, project development, and/or grant application process.

ATRC Website

Summer is here, and so is ATRC’s new website! Visit ACL.gov/ATRC to take a deep dive into accessible transportation. Browse accessibility basics and promising practices, check out upcoming and past events, and learn about the work of the center.

2024 Transportation Provider Survey

Check out the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s (NADTC) report on transportation providers, and be sure to visit page 24 for a report on accessibility of rides.

N-CATT Expert Technical Assistance

The National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) is offering technical assistance with experts from Foursquare ITP offering assistance with GIS, GTFS, data, and more! Fill out this quick survey to get matched with the right expert.

FTA Announces Funding Opportunity for Enhancing Mobility Innovation Program

The Federal Transit Administration announced $1.94 million in competitive grant funding for rider-centered research projects. A webinar will be held on August 1 on how to apply and frequently asked questions. Learn more on the FTA website.

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