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Policymakers and the private sector should establish coordinated public transit-human services transportation programs to meet the needs of populations underserved by current systems.

State and local governments should encourage ride-sharing, volunteer programs, and other low-cost programs to help meet older adults’ transportation needs (see also

Policymakers at all levels should expand access to NEMT for people of varying income and ability levels.

Policymakers should expand and improve affordable and accessible public transportation programs.

Policymakers should ensure that TNCs: 

Policymakers and the private sector should develop and expand convenient and affordable community transportation programs in rural communities.

Policymakers and the private sector should meet the transit needs of people who are older, frail, or have disabilities. This includes: 

Congress should provide adequate funding for ADA enforcement activities. It should utilize the higher federal match for compliance with the ADA. Congress also should

Government budgets reflect the priorities of policymakers. They specify what programs and activities the government will support and how to raise the money needed to fund them.

Public health officials and policymakers should recognize social isolation as a significant public health issue and social determinant of health.