Before COVID-19 struck, Boston’s MBTA changed its bus schedules four times a year. But since the pandemic began, the MBTA has accelerated this process, changing schedules four times since March in response to constantly shifting travel patterns. Combined with the agency’s practice of dispatching additional buses in response to real-time conditions, the MBTA has developed a flexible approach to service provision tailored to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Read more
On Sunday, July 26th, 2020, CCDC presented a virtual event in honor of the 30th anniversary of the ADA and CCDC’s 30th birthday. Included in that celebration was a short video produced by CCDC. Click the link below to view: Read more
Denver Public Schools will hold classes in the new school year remotely at least through Oct. 16, and district officials are still working with public health officials on a framework that would allow students to return to the classroom. Read more
Ann Rajewski from CASTA gave an update about the rollout of the statewide NEMT brokerage with IntelliRide. Members shared challenges encountered because of this transition. Some offered suggestions on how they were working with HCPF to address the challenges experienced in changing to a statewide model. Alex Gordon from North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization gave a presentation on mobility management’s role in the statewide planning process. Moira Moon from CDOT shared briefly about CCAM Cost Sharing Policy Directives. More on Federal Fund braiding to leverage financial resources can be found here.
Arlington, VA (July 27, 2020) – Over the next two years, the National Council on Aging will connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thanks to a $4.35 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. Read more
