Rural transportation resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/transportation/ To help travelers avoid the flu this holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched its largest ever public awareness campaign about staying healthy while traveling. http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r091119b.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:31:43 CST http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r091119b.htm Reports on the characteristics of programs that provide access to car ownership for low-wageworkers, based on a survey of car-ownership programs that was conducted between June and August, 2006. http://www.insightcced.org/uploads/publications/assets/LICO2006surveyreport.pdf Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:23:23 CST http://www.insightcced.org/uploads/publications/assets/LICO2006surveyreport.pdf Daily Yonder article reports that the recession is putting the squeeze on rural public transportation in Georgia. http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-transit-feeling-pinch/2009/11/05/2435 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:24:59 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-transit-feeling-pinch/2009/11/05/2435 A directory of local community action agencies (CAAs) developed by VirtualCAP.org that provides contact information by either state or agency name. -- Virginia Community Action Partnership http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:17:24 CST http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Identifies opportunities for creating transportation systems that promote health and equity. -- Healthy Eating Active Living Convergence Partnership http://www.convergencepartnership.org/atf/cf/%7B245a9b44-6ded-4abd-a392-ae583809e350%7D/TRANSPORTATIONRX.PDF?tr=y&auid=5099518 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:21:40 CST http://www.convergencepartnership.org/atf/cf/%7B245a9b44-6ded-4abd-a392-ae583809e350%7D/TRANSPORTATIONRX.PDF?tr=y&auid=5099518 Designed to transform the current transportation framework to one that is performance-based. Its goals are to: reduce fatalities and injuries on highways; reduce congestion in cities and on the freight transportation network; provide choices for commuters and travelers; limit the adverse effects of transportation on the environment; andpromote public health and the livability of our communities. Addresses the need for investment in rural transportation initiatives. -- Community Action Directors of Oregon http://www.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Surface_Transportation_Authorization_Act_2009.pdf Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:49:57 CST http://www.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Surface_Transportation_Authorization_Act_2009.pdf Lists a planner and executive director for eachrural planning organization (RPO) by state and organization. Includes contacts for formal RPOs and regional development organizations that conduct some transportation planning activities without being designated as RPOs. -- National Association of Development Organizations http://www.ruraltransportation.org/uploads/rpodirectory.pdf Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:07:25 CST http://www.ruraltransportation.org/uploads/rpodirectory.pdf Examines programs that are helping rural low-income families to acquire affordable, reliable transportation as a strategy to stabilize or improve their employment situation. -- Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Topics/Economic%20Security/Rural%20Families/AffordableCarOwnershipProgramsTransportingFam/RF3622H1402.pdf Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:23:03 CST http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Topics/Economic%20Security/Rural%20Families/AffordableCarOwnershipProgramsTransportingFam/RF3622H1402.pdf Describes the mission and programs of the Community Transportation Association of America, identifies issues associated with rural transportation, and recommends strategies for improvement. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Marsico_Testimony_3-12-09.pdf Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:20:47 CST http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Marsico_Testimony_3-12-09.pdf Presents the ideas and strategies of national-level policy makers and planners regarding their work and responsibility in transportation for older adults. -- National Center on Senior Transportation http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=42765444 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:45:26 CST http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=42765444 Works to help patients access charitable medical air transportation resources in the United States. Call 1-800-296-1217 for assistance. http://www.patienttravel.org/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:47:58 CST http://www.patienttravel.org/ Reports on various transportation statistics including the state of rural road and bridge conditions. -- U.S. Department of Transportation http://www.bts.gov/publications/transportation_statistics_annual_report/2007/pdf/entire.pdf Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:33:03 CST http://www.bts.gov/publications/transportation_statistics_annual_report/2007/pdf/entire.pdf Provides rural community leaders and organizations with a process for appraisingthe effectiveness, timeliness, and results oftheir involvement and input into their state'stransportation planning and decision-makingprocesses. -- National Association of Development Organizations http://www.nado.org/pubs/assess08.pdf Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:45:49 CST http://www.nado.org/pubs/assess08.pdf Addresses issues of insurance coverage related to human services transportation. Provides links to organizations that provide insurance or that can offer model programs, toolkits, laws, and other related information. -- National Resource Center for Human Service Transportation http://www.unitedweride.gov/CoordinationMythsvol1no1_Insurance_080710(1).pdf Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:22:51 CST http://www.unitedweride.gov/CoordinationMythsvol1no1_Insurance_080710(1).pdf Offers articles, news, and events related to rural transportation. This is a quarterly publication. -- National Association of Development Organizations http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/nadort/issues/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:11:10 CST http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/nadort/issues/ Provides statistical information on traffic fatalities including vehicle type, people involved and geographic location. -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:35:24 CST http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx Presents 2007 statistical profiles of the transportation infrastructure, freight movement and passenger travel, system safety, vehicles, transportation related economy and finance, energy usage and the environment is presented in tables covering the 50 states and the District of Columbia. http://www.bts.gov/publications/state_transportation_statistics/state_transportation_statistics_2007/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:07:07 CST http://www.bts.gov/publications/state_transportation_statistics/state_transportation_statistics_2007/ Provides citizen-centered research, training, and outreach to enhance rural safety and to meet the online and seminar training needs of rural transportation practitioners and policymakers. Research activities explore policy, behavior, and technology approaches, such as projects addressing safety-conscious planning, ITS and rural emergency response, integrated policy approaches, and related human factors, societal trends, and stakeholder needs analysis. http://www.ruralsafety.umn.edu/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:22:23 CST http://www.ruralsafety.umn.edu/ Combines information from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System with Google Maps to provide a visual representation of traffic safety across the nation. Also available are tutorials, data, videos, resources, and press releases related to highway safety in rural and urban areas. -- Center for Excellence in Rural Safety http://www.saferoadmaps.org/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:19:38 CST http://www.saferoadmaps.org/ Offers training courses and certification programs for transit leaders and innovators to better serve their communities and passengers. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=32&z=36 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:48:34 CST http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=32&z=36 Provides a compilation of documents addressing youth employment transportation barriers, initiatives, funding and success stories. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Youth_Brief_Packet.pdf Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:49:29 CST http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Youth_Brief_Packet.pdf Presents information about partnering opportunities and funding sources that can be used to facilitate coordination of transportation services to older adult workers. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Older_Worker_Brief_2.pdf Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:40:11 CST http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Older_Worker_Brief_2.pdf Discusses the types of transportation challenges faced by older workers and outlines several strategies that transportation providers can adopt. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Older_Worker_Brief_1A.pdf Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:28:55 CST http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Older_Worker_Brief_1A.pdf Gives customers access to travel routes, schedules, and travel times on participating urban and rural transportation services. http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/#mdy Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:33:14 CST http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/#mdy Develops, collects and distributes information and resources for use by communities, transportation providers, state and local governments, and human service providers to increase transportation options for older adults. Technical assistance, research toward solutions, strategic communications and building partnerships among stakeholders are additional functions of the center. -- Easter Seals http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_homepage Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:22:00 CST http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_homepage Promotes innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating and conducting research, facilitating the dissemination of information, and encouraging the implementation of research results. A unit of the National Research Council. http://gulliver.trb.org Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:47:57 CST http://gulliver.trb.org Conducts research on issues of access to transportation and housing, employment and self-employment, independent living services, health and wellness facilities, and inclusion in community planning and activities of people with disabilities. Provides information and training to rural communities on disabilities. http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:46:52 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Discusses the context of seniortransportation in rural areas; identifiestransportation needs, services, challenges, and solutions; explores the concept, practice, and promotion of innovations within transportationservices. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://www.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Senior_Rural_Innovations.pdf Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:56:57 CST http://www.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/Senior_Rural_Innovations.pdf Designed to help transportation providers, metropolitan planning officials, disability service providers, and individuals with disabilities identify the federal programs and services available to them. -- Easter Seals Project ACTION http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/building_mobility_partnerships_update.pdf?docID=38803 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:03:11 CST http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/building_mobility_partnerships_update.pdf?docID=38803 Works in partnership with states, communities, and other agencies to provide a range of human and economic development services and activities in order to reduce the causes and the characteristics of poverty and to assist persons in need. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/ Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:22:08 CST http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/