Provides a 40% discount to riders ages 20 to 64 and whose gross household incomes are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Agency has partnered with dozens of non-profits, social service agencies, colleges and universities to expand access to program.
Following four case studies demonstrate the breadth and creativity of rural transit and the leadership of visionary transit managers.
RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.
The Shared-Use Mobility Center, in partnership with the FTA, will provide resources to aid development of mobility-on-demand projects from around the country.
Twelve non-profit groups from Snohomish Country, Wash. will be able to provide more than 26,000 trips to foster children, the homeless, disabled veterans and low-income residents due to the agency's Van GO program.
The Sioux Falls City Council created a task force to help the city and nonprofit organizations, including the AARP, figure out how they can support Sioux Area Metro in providing rides for those in need. The agency spends nearly half of its $7 million annual budget on paratransit services.
Introduces the concept of "Opportunity Areas," which offer greater opportunities to walk, bike or take transit.
Because Destinations Mobility is part of a nonprofit, the staff can sell used and new vans from $7,500 to $50,000, depending on the model, modifications and mileage.
Founder of a nonprofit is applying for grant funds to start a free backcountry bus service for seniors and residents with disabilities. The nonprofit used $138,000 in FTA grants to order two buses with plans to put them into service in January.
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