Senior Program Manager, Krishna Kunapareddy presented on “Funding, Partnerships, and Advocacy in Tribal Transit” along with John Bodnar, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Chris Zeilinger, Assistant Director (CTAA) at the Tribal Transit Day on May 12th hosted by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) in Omaha, Nebraska. This session highlighted how funding, partnerships, and coordination support tribal transit systems, with speakers sharing resources, strategies, and ways to navigate funding opportunities and collaborate across agencies for effective service delivery.
CTAA Expo highlights
Prairie Hills Transit (PHT) actively utilizes federal fund braiding—combining multiple incoming federal revenue streams to meet local match requirements. By pairing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 formula funds with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding and USDA grants, PHT expands mobility services and connects vulnerable populations to essential services.
Hunger Free Oklahoma, in collaboration with USDA and FTA funding, utilizes Mobility Managers to help low-income participants overcome transportation barriers, ensuring they can access WIC (Women, Infants & Children) clinics and grocery stores across the state. The project includes direct ride coordination, mileage reimbursements, and collaboration with local service providers to promote awareness and assistance.
Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Federal Fund Braiding Guide
CCAM-TAC Trip Cost Allocation Tool
Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator for Partnerships to Address the Social Determinants of Health
Community Action Transit Supports Whole Communities
Shared-Use Mobility Center- Mobility Learning Center Resources
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