A huge congratulations to our 2024 Ready-to-Launch grantees!
Funded by the Federal Transit Administration, the 2024 Ready-to-Launch Grants will allow communities to pilot a promising mobility solution, the development of which was inspired and informed by the results of community research. The solution also will address transportation equity with regard to low-income, elderly, and/or underserved individuals. For more information on these grants, contact Bill Wagner at wagner@ctaa.org.
2024 Ready-to-Launch Projects
Phillips County, AK
How might our community work to improve access to everyday destinations that positively impact social determinants of health for the residents of Phillips County? More information to come.
Stephens County, GA
The team in Stephens County is providing rides to people in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who need to travel to treatment, probation meetings, and required drug screenings. Peer Recovery Coaches, people who have experienced and recovered from SUD and now counsel others going through the same process, drive people in recovery to necessary appointments and meetings. The program has been received with great enthusiasm and ridership has grown beyond initial estimations.
Lauren Jeffrey from Hope For A Drug Free Stephens says: “this transportation solution is not only assisting clients with rides, it is also creating a safe and inclusive community for people in recovery to exist in.”
East Central Iowa
How might we provide a menu of transportation options to serve employees and employers not served by currently available transportation network in Johnson County? More information to come.
Lincoln County, ID
The team in Lincoln County has been working on a vanpool to employment program. They have been working to streamline their service area, discover which tactics are the most effective, and collaborate with community partners.
Wyoming County, NY
How can we improve the social, emotional, and economic well-being of community members facing transportation challenges?
The team in Wyoming County has identified gaps in transportation on evenings and weekends and is working with volunteer drivers to fill this gap. They have also worked to direct people to available services and to worked with local organizations to meet needs including food access.