Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

2-2021

Disciplines

Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology

Abstract

The United States Federal Transit Administration (FTA) maintains two programs designed to support transportation for people with disabilities and rural communities. The FTA’s Elderly and Persons with Disabilities program (§5310) provides federal funding to states to assist in meeting the transportation needs of older adults (65+) and people with disabilities. The Formula Grants for Rural Areas program (§5311) provides funding for public transportation to rural areas with populations less than 50,000. Although 16% of Americans with disabilities and older adults live in rural counties, these counties only receive 5% of available funding for providing them with transportation (§5310), and 49% of available funding for supporting rural transit services (§5311). Fewer rural counties in the South and Appalachian regions receive either 5311 or 5310 funding than in other parts of the country, with 5311 being more common than 5310 in most states. The top three types of organizations that receive 5310 or 5311 funding in rural counties are: government agencies, transit authorities, and non-profit organizations.

Keywords

rural, disability, independent living, community participation

Rights

© 2021 RTC:Rural

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Acknowledgement

The contents of this fact sheet were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0002-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this fact sheet do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Project Number

90RTCP0002-01-00

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