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The United We Ride National Dialogue Final Report

In 2009 more than 3,500 stakeholders from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia participated in the United We Ride National Dialogue. The National Dialogue asked the question, What ideas can improve access to affordable and reliable transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and people with limited incomes? At the conclusion of the National Dialogue, an Independent Panel of Fellows of the National Academy of Public Administration identified emerging themes and key recommendations for the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). This report contains a summary and analysis of those recommendations. The complete report can be downloaded in Word format.

National Transit Institute Training - Coordinated Mobility: A Unified Transportation Management Solution

Characteristics of travelers today include people with disabilities as well as low-income individuals. These groups are interested in using more independent modes of transportation services as well as improving the current system. This 2-day course looks at ways to improve these fragmented systems to a more seamless network that is customer-friendly. Download the registration form as a PDF document.

TSA's Wounded Warrior Project

This Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program facilitates the movement of severely injured Service Members through the security screening process at the nation's airports. Persons eligible for this program include Service Members from all branches of the armed services who have special travel needs and their accompanying family members. To request assistance through the program, injured service men or women, or their designee(s) should call TSA toll-free at 1-888-262-2396, email or fax no later than 24 hours prior to flying.

Travel Training for Student Success: The Route to Achieving Post-Secondary Student Outcomes

New resource for secondary school educators from Easter Seals Project ACTION includes a booklet, slide shows, questionnaire and links to additional information to support young adults' needs for public transportation through travel training.

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