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During this National RTAP/NCMM Stakeholder Outreach and Coordination webinar, Amy Conrick and Judy Shanley of National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) provided strategies for stakeholder outreach and coordination. They also shared case studies…

This case study introduces a unique program for older adults and people with disabilities, to get outside and be active using a trishaw bike. This report highlights the Make the Ride Happen program in Wisconsin that allows users to enjoy the ride, r…

Statewide Transit Connections: State-Specific Plans and Documents focuses on reports and plans produced by State DOTs, their transit partners and/or universities. As a group, they address issues specific to a particular state or areas within a state…

This coordination case study highlights the Cadillac Wexford Transit Authority located in a county of 33,000 people. Coordination with local agencies has allowed WexExpress to provide services through contract or partnership agreement with their bus…

In this digitally-powered, mobile age, transportation providers have to share data across multiple applications and tools and with regulators and other government entities. This is crucial for enabling travelers to plan trips and for cities to under…

Since 2021, the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) has convened a Specs to Standards working group, in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). In these meetings for the working group, advocates, planners, and policymakers from the …

Mary Ferguson (Program Manager, Shared-Use Mobility Center) moderated this panel on carsharing with Arnd Bätzner (Member of the Board of Directors, Mobility CarSharing), Justin Romeo (Director of Special Projects, Regional and Strategic Planning, Ne…

Rural Health Information Hub's (RHIhub) Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare focuses on how communities can provide transportation services to support access to rural healthcare, which may also benefit healthcare providers by decreasing inappr…

In 2020, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), the transit agency serving the Columbus metropolitan area, received a grant through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) program to launch a connected mobil…

This report provides timely information regarding important lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic on providing transportation to people with disabilities and to older adults during emergencies.

Coordinated transportation involves multiple entities working together to deliver one or more components of a transportation service so they can increase their capacity to provide trips. Coordination activities can include: sharing passenger trips a…

This National RTAP Best Practices Spotlight Article provides guidance to transit agencies seeking to develop or expand transportation options to scenic destinations for their community members and visitors. The article includes case studies from th…

This Best Practice highlights successful strategies call centers can use to increase ridership by simplifying the process and increasing trust.

Public transportation is evolving beyond buses and trains. In this session, Paul Comfort explored how agencies and communities can connect transit, intercity rail, shared mobility, microtransit, active transportation, and more into one seamless ride…

Transportation is a key and a barrier to economic mobility in communities across the United States. Communities with robust transit systems help people access jobs and services at affordable costs. In rural and suburban areas, many people see privat…

The webinar brought together leading public-sector experts to discuss new approaches transit agencies are exploring to increase flexibility and responsiveness of paratransit services for users while reducing costs and complying with Americans with D…

This coordination case study highlights how Bay Transit and Mountain Empire Older Citizens have implemented a microtransit service to provide transportation to older adults and people with disabilities in a very rural area with several geographical …

A Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation (HST) Plan is an important tool for community transportation planning. HST plans create a systematic way for communities to improve collaboration and communication across human service organ…

The information found in this page is for rural transit managers whose transit system’s service area includes American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, and/or travel in or near tribal lands. Working with tribes involves considerable communicat…

This case study provides an overview of the various programs available to people who want to learn how to ride the bus, which is often the biggest fear or barrier for new riders. This report showcases three travel training programs from around the c…