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Use Of Section 5310 Transportation Resources In Urban And Rural America: A Baseline Assessment, Tom Seekins Ph.D., University Of Montana Rural Institute
Use Of Section 5310 Transportation Resources In Urban And Rural America: A Baseline Assessment, Tom Seekins Ph.D., University Of Montana Rural Institute
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Consistently, people with disabilities living in rural areas and those who serve them report the lack of transportation as a primary concern (Jackson, Seekins, & Offner, 1992; National Council on Disability, 2005). Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act (49 USC 5310) authorizes a program of capital assistance to help local organizations acquire vehicles to transport elderly individuals and people with disabilities when other public transportation is unavailable or insufficient. To effectively maximize the availability and use of transportation resources, rural disability advocates and transportation planners need data on rural and urban distribution and use of Section 5310 funds (e.g., …
Progress Toward Equity In Rural Transportation: An Update On Safetea-Lu, Tom Seekins Ph.D., University Of Montana Rural Institute
Progress Toward Equity In Rural Transportation: An Update On Safetea-Lu, Tom Seekins Ph.D., University Of Montana Rural Institute
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Faith Based Organizations And Rural Transportation, Tom Seekins Ph.D., Andrea Hartsell, Diana Spas, University Of Montana Rural Institute
Faith Based Organizations And Rural Transportation, Tom Seekins Ph.D., Andrea Hartsell, Diana Spas, University Of Montana Rural Institute
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Advocates and service providers frequently cite inadequate transportation as one of the major problems facing people with disabilities, especially those living in rural communities. Many approaches have been tried to address this problem. People with disabilities and community service providers frequently suggest that local faith-based organizations (FBOs) such as churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other organizations might be involved in improving transportation. In 2004, RTC: Rural conducted a national survey of recipients of Section 5310 Formula Grants for Special Needs of Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities. Ten percent of respondents reported being faith-based organizations, which suggests that nationally as …