Past Issues
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Community Transportation E-News - Past Issues
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Volume 5
August 2008 - Volume 5, Number 2
Agency kicks off volunteer driver program; Research explores ways to reduce paratransit costs; TCRP reports available online
March 2008 - Volume 5, Number 1
Brochure gives advice for volunteer drivers, organizations; Dialogue examines ‘Long Road to Work’ for people with disabilities; Mn/DOT transit director retires after 30 years; New Web site shows options for Minnesota commuters; Mark Your Calendar for CTAA Expo 2008 in New Orleans; CTAA publishes briefs on youth, older worker transportation; TCRP reports
Volume 4
November 2007 - Volume 4, Number 1
Travel training helps new riders take the bus; New partnership works on behalf of older drivers; Ensuring aging drivers and their cars are a good fit; TCRP reports
Volume 3
December 2006 - Volume 3, Number 3
Reports examine behaviors, needs of transportation disadvantaged; State Efforts in Community Transportation; New coordination resource available online; Speakers address older driver issue at traffic safety conference; National Efforts in Community Transportation; TCRP reports
October 2006 - Volume 3, Number 2
Groups plan for coordination; State agencies complete transit coordination study; Study explores “hidden” transportation system; United We Ride newsletter goes electronic; When grandpa gives up the car keys
April 2006 - Volume 3, Number 1
Partnerships find unique ways to deliver service; Volunteer driving force comes at a price; Many Minnesota seniors unaware of transportation options, survey finds; Mark Your Calendars for the CTAA Expo 2006; Survey finds transportation options needed for aging Americans; New resource for creating transportation directory
Volume 2
December 2005 - Volume 2, Number 4
United Way, Holiday give charities a break on gas; First year a success for new transportation brokerage service; Minnesota transit conference features national author, speaker; Prepare for an aging society, state demographer says; AARP fact sheet examines aging population; FTA seeks proposals for senior transportation initiative; TCRP Reports
September 2005 - Volume 2, Number 3
Local agency recognized for coordination efforts; Mark your calendars for public transit conference; Governor announces formation of coordination committee; Report explores transportation needs of diverse populations; Council gives recommendations to president; TCRP reports
May 2005 - Volume 2, Number 2
Car sharing in the Twin Cities; Coordination study gathers input through survey, focus groups; USDOT establishes technology-based initiative; Head Start fact sheet explains new regulations; North Dakota study examines fixed-route service; Coordinated Human Service Transportation: State Legislative Approaches
March 2005 - Volume 2, Number 1
DARTS launches Vehicle Maintenance Services Business; Group works toward better scheduling and dispatching; Community Transportation Web site launched; Report offers strategies for coordination; Toolkit examines rural transportation issues; TCRP Reports
Volume 1
November 2004 - Volume 1, Number 1
Community Transportation Information and Background; City of St. Paul; Transit coordination study; MNET Transportation Broker Services; United We Ride; Transportation Research Board reports on Community Transportation