The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), along with its partners at the UMass Boston Institute for Community Inclusion, USAging, and DJB Consulting, was awarded the Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC). a grant award developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL).

How CTAA Will Help with New Center

Through this new center, CTAA and its partners will be engaging with older adults, people with disabilities, and those who regularly use public transportation services (and those who don’t), along with local, state, and federal partners, to: develop and distribute transportation resources, identify key areas of improvement for accessibility opportunities within the transportation industry, and promote inclusive planning throughout the transportation design process.

Additionally, ATRC will be developing the National Accessible Transportation Accelerator Network (NATAN), hosting a new website, and meeting with five communities to increase accessible transportation options for those historically excluded from transportation planning.

“I am thrilled to announce this important grant award,” said Scott Bogren, CTAA’s executive director. “CTAA has enjoyed a productive, positive relationship with ACL for a number of years through its Transit Planning for All project and we look forward to continue working with them, along with our industry partners, to advance accessibility options and inclusive planning opportunities for communities across the country. Eliminating transportation barriers for all Americans has been a core commitment for CTAA since its inception and this new Center will help us continue the transit industry’s shift toward a more connected and inclusive transportation network for everyone.”