National Aging and Disability Transportation Center NADTC

09/30/2025

🚨 As of today, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) officially concludes its operations.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported our mission to improve transportation access for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

💡 What’s next? NADTC’s resources will remain available—free of charge—on the CCAM Technical Assistance Center website.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

09/26/2025

🚨 After nearly a decade of advancing accessible transportation, NADTC will officially sunset on September 30, 2025.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done together—and grateful for every partner, advocate and community member who helped make mobility more accessible and affordable.

🔗 NADTC materials will still be available on the CCAM Technical Assistance Center website.

09/25/2025

How can communities design transportation systems that truly serve everyone? As America’s population ages, local governments face a growing challenge: ensuring older adults and people with disabilities can move safely, independently and with dignity. In this insightful ICMA - International City/County Management Association article, Laura M. Keyes, PhD, outlines the 3 C’s—Challenges, Community Capacity and Commitment—that public managers must address to build responsive transportation systems.

Featuring lessons from San Antonio’s “No Rider Left Behind” pilot and practical takeaways for local leaders. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/uvnj50WZxKu.

Examining the 3 “C’s” of understanding the challenges, assessing community capacity, and making the commitment.

09/24/2025

🚨Important Update

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s cooperative agreement for the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) will expire on September 30, 2025.

After that date, NADTC resources and materials will remain accessible to the public at no cost on the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC) website.

Thank you for your commitment to accessible transportation for all.

09/22/2025

September 22–26 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, hosted by the National Council on Aging. Why is this important to transportation providers? A AAA Foundation Traffic Safety study finds that older drivers with a history of falling are 40 percent more likely to be involved in vehicle crashes than their peers. Collaborate with your local aging program who provides falls prevention classes and present your transportation information to their participations. This is another collaboration to inform those who may really benefit from your services. https://ow.ly/wk0o50WQqqw

Also, be sure to check out NADTC's tip sheets and brochure on Falls Prevention Awareness and Prevention and Tip Sheet for Riders and Drivers: https://ow.ly/na5T50WQqqz.

09/19/2025

NADTC is proud to recognize six outstanding transportation programs in this year’s Innovations Showcase! Honorees span five categories: Accessibility, Coordination, Cross-Jurisdictional Boundaries, Health Care Access, and Technology.

Explore the 2025 Showcase or revisit highlights from 2023. https://ow.ly/37V050WYm2l

09/17/2025

What can Tokyo teach us about mobility for older adults? A recent study compared travel habits in the United States and Japan—and the results are eye-opening.

--In transit-rich Tokyo, older adults are more likely to walk, bike and use public transit.
--In the U.S., car-dependent neighborhoods limit mobility and increase isolation.
--Urban density and proximity to transit = more social trips, less driving and greater independence.

As 96 percent of California’s residential land is zoned for single-family homes, many older adults face tough choices: stay in inaccessible housing or leave their communities. It’s time to rethink land use and transit planning to support aging in place. Read more: https://ow.ly/fPU550WQqhk.

As America’s population ages, the need to provide safe and efficient mobility from far-flung suburbs and subdivisions grows more acute. Our current transportation systems, land use, and development patterns all but mandate private car ownership and driving – which is…

09/12/2025

For 93-year-old Ellie Moller, staying active means more than just working out—it means staying connected. Thanks to A Little Help, a Colorado nonprofit, volunteers like Richie Miller are helping older adults maintain independence by offering rides to appointments, events and even coffee dates. With Colorado’s aging population growing rapidly, the demand for volunteer drivers is higher than ever.

The nonprofit A Little Help has seen a rise in transportation demand from the more than 2,000 older adults it serves. Officials point to a growing population of people over 65 in Colorado.

09/10/2025

Check out our ADA & Paratransit webpage. We’ve provided additional guidance and resources on ADA Complementary Paratransit service requirements and eligibility. Learn more: https://ow.ly/F6qE50WQq1E.

09/08/2025

The Newport Housing Authority received a Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials for its innovative program, A Ride Can Change a Life. This free, on-demand transportation service helps older adults across Aquidneck Island reach medical appointments and essential destinations—boosting independence and well-being.

Funded by a grant from NADTC, the program was brought to life by Age-Friendly Rhode Island in partnership with Looking Upwards, Edward King House Senior Center, RIPTA and the Newport Housing Authority. https://ow.ly/mh1Z50WO8xQ

09/04/2025

The Federal Fund Braiding Guide defines federal fund braiding for local match and provides information to potential grantees as well as CCAM agency program managers on acceptable federal fund braiding arrangements on transportation-related projects. This version from the CCAM Technical Assistance Center has arranged information in a user-friendly format. View the guide here: https://ow.ly/E8mu50WO7gM.

09/02/2025

At NADTC, we’re committed to ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities have access to safe, reliable transportation—especially during emergencies. National Preparedness Month (www.ready.gov/september) is a great time to review your transportation plans, check in with local providers and make sure your community is ready to respond when it matters most.