Build coalitions to prioritize transit improvements
Poor quality of roads and bridges, lack of access or reliability of public transit bus and rail service, or spatial inaccessibility as a function of housing can all affect opportunities for people in underserved communities.
Establish cross-sector partnerships that identify and address gaps in service or accessibility, such as the existence of transit stations near business centers or the number of bus stops in communities with higher concentrations of individuals below the NPPS.
To get started:
Identify gaps in service that make it difficult for individuals and families to access transit options.
Build cross-sector coalitions (e.g., philanthropy, business, government) to fund solutions.
Evaluate progress on an ongoing basis to ensure that investments are appropriate as needs change over time.
Best Practices / Innovative Programs
Rural Health Information HUB highlights partnerships through which philanthropic organizations provide funding or other resources to sustain rural transportation programs.
