Transportation

The following organizations are partners with the Administration on Aging in its objective to improve access, convenience, and affordability of transportation services for the elderly in America. Click on the links below to find out more about the partner organizations.

Partners Sub Navigation:

• Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
  The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) brings together transportation providers, human service and government agency staff, and individual advocates from across the nation to improve mobility for all people including older persons.  CTAA acts as a legislative advocate, provider of funding to rural transportation, and direct technical assistance and information to public, community and human service transportation providers.  CTAA conducts research and serves as an information resource.  The Association's web site contains sources for technical assistance, training, news; and publications including its Senior Transportation Toolkit (PDF) and Best Practices (PDF).
  
  
• Consortium on the Coordination of Human Services Transportation
  The Consortium on the Coordination of Human Services, created by the FTA and facilitated through the Community Transportation Association of America, has brought together diverse organizations representing both transit and human services. This consortium seeks to improve transportation access to health and human services through research and education to communities, professionals, and other concerned parties. This website contains information regarding the Consortium.
  
  
• Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM)
  The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility, established in 1986, serves as a connection between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Council focuses on increasing the affordability of and access to transportation resources. The organization’s website contains information about the Coordinating Council, relevant publications, and links to other sites of interest like the Transportation Brokerage Brochure (FTA)
  
  
• Federal Transit Administration
  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cultivates improvements in mass transportation systems across America. The FTA administers grant programs which assist in creating and maintaining transit systems which allow for greater convenience, affordability, and accessibility. As a resource for financial, technical and planning assistance, the agency, like the AoA, seeks to improve mass transit options for the elderly. The FTA website contains information on the agency’s various initiatives, grant programs, and news as well as access to relevant reports and data in the National Transit Library.
  
  
• Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Demonstration Program
  The national Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation aims to improve the safety and efficiency of surface transportation systems in the United States. The program seeks to incorporate technologies such as computers, electronics, communications and safety systems in transportation systems. The ITS program focuses on highways, transit, and rail, and thus serves as a partner to AoA in improving transportation options for the elderly. The program website provides useful information on the program, sources for assistance, and contact details to apply for demonstration funding.
  
  
• National Rural Transit Assistance Program
  The National Rural Transit Assistance Program, directed by the American Public Works Association (APWA) through a consortium arrangement with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), provides training and technical assistance to the state and local transit agencies. This website contains background information on the National RTAP as well as links to the National Transit Resource Center, to the National RTAP publications, and to relevant contacts.
  
  
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), carries out safety programs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The NHTSA website contains vehicle and equipment information, traffic safety/occupant issues, news, and various other resources.
  
  
• n4a (Off Site)
• American Society on Aging (Off Site)
• National Association of State Units on Aging (Off Site)
• AARP (Off Site)
• Easter Seals (Off Site)
• Beverly Foundation (Off Site)
• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (Off Site)
• United We Ride’s (New Website) (Off Site)