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Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.
Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.
Governments should set and strictly enforce limits on individual donations to campaigns. These limits should also apply to joint fundraising and bundled contributions.
Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.
Policymakers should expand disclosure requirements for all funds spent on elections or ballot initiatives. This includes identifying direct an
Policymakers should protect against deceptive or misleading political fundraising practices.
Transportation is a vital link that connects people to their communities. Older adults need a variety of convenient and safe transportation options.
People of all ages, ability levels, and incomes need a variety of safe, affordable, and convenient transportation options in their communities.
Transportation planning is the process of designing and evaluating transportation systems to meet the needs of a community.
Some communities have been designed to offer affordable, accessible, and safe alternatives to driving such as biking, walking, and taking public transportation.