The Federal Transit Administration is solicitating proposals for the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program. The Low-No Program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit. Closing Date: April 12, 2021.
The National Rural Transportation Assistance Program has updated their Alternative Fuels topic guide to include National RTAP, FTA, and assorted other resources for rural transportation programs. National RTAP also published a new Best Practices Spotlight on Transportation to Scenic Destinations.
The National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) is hosting a three-part webinar series, Mobilizing Transit and Public Health Partnerships for COVID-19 Vaccinations.
- Webinar 2 (Noon ET, Wednesday, March 24): North Carolina DOT and the Vermont Public Transit Association. Presenters: Ryan Brumfield, N.C. Department of Transportation, and Elaine Haytko, Vermont Public Transit Association. Register here
- Webinar 3 (Noon ET, Wednesday, April 7): Flint MTA and Nashua, New Hampshire. Presenters: Harmony Lloyd, Flint MTA, Flint, Mich.; Camille Pattison, Nashua Transit System, Nashua, N.H. Register here
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) has posted information on the CRRSAA funding available for Section 5310 Programs, including links to two recorded webinars on the funding and its recipients.
APTA’s Transit Cooperative Research Program has released several new reports recently, including:
The Shared Use Mobility Center has posted a Learning Module on Funding Strategies, including innovative funding sources outside of government and traditional partnerships.
A new report from the European INCLUSION project focuses on inclusive mobility. How to make inclusive mobility a reality: 8 principles and tools for a fair(er) transport system is a comprehensive primer that can serve as a starting point for inclusivity beginners, or as a source of best practices for adept practitioners.
