Rural Transportation
More than one-third of America's population lives outside of urbanized areas. Nearly 40 percent of the country's transit dependent population -- primarily senior citizens, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals -- resides in rural areas. Yet in many of these communities, public and community transportation are limited or absent. The demographics, mobility needs and resources of rural areas are different than those of urban areas. The Community Transportation Association provides resources to help these communities explore system start-up, coordination, Section 5311 formula funding, technical assistance, training, certification and the Rural Transit Assistance Program. |
Rural and Tribal Technical Assistance Projects Interactive MapLetters of Transit
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Kelly Shawn and Charlie Rutkowski share the challenges and rewards of providing technical assistance or training to communities across rural America through their blog.
CTAA Technical Assistance Project to Improve Availability of Transit in Warren and Henderson Counties (Ill.)Michael Lewis, president and CEO of Warren Achievement Center, Inc., announced that WAC, the lead agency for the Tri-County Health Care Planning Network, is one of only four agencies in the nation this year to receive technical assistance, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from the Community Transportation Association of America to expand the availability of coordinated public transportation services in Warren and Henderson Counties. WAC is the designated public transportation provider in the City of Monmouth and Warren County. This service provides door-to-door services for general public, people with disabilities and senior citizens. The Tri-County Health Care Planning Network was established to identify and address health care related needs in Warren, Henderson and Mercer Counties. For more information, visit www.reviewatlas.com. |
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Charles Rutkowski |
Kelly Shawn, CCTM |