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

Policymakers should support broad-based nationwide passenger rail service, including high-speed rail.

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

Information about public-benefit programs should be shortened and simplified. This includes application forms, procedures, and program notices.

The federal government should require state CSBG and SSBG officials to consult with state and local agencies and organizations representing older people and other groups served by the programs.

Policymakers should streamline and coordinate application procedures among different public-benefit programs.