1.3 Title III B Transportation and Assisted Transportation Services: Expand transportation availability for older adults and adults with disabilities especially in New Mexico’s rural communities
Develop a strategic plan partnering with Departments, AAAs, Providers and Stakeholders that targets expanding transportation accessibility to older adults and adults with disabilities living in rural areas of the state, who are reliant on OAA transportation programs. Two percent more of the unduplicated persons served will be reached each year of the Plan
Current Value
2,628
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
New Mexico is the fifth-largest state in the U.S. in terms of the land area covering 121,298 square miles with 17.3 persons per square mile, making it the seventh sparsest state, which contributes to the challenge of providing transportation.
Partners
Area Agencies on AGing, State and Older Americans Act Senior Service Providers including Tribal Senior Service Providers.
New Mexico Department of Transportation, Department of Veteran Affairs and other partner agencies.
What Works
Action Plan
Important notes
2021 data on unduplicated consumers was very low because of the pandemic and network capacity due to providers having workforce shortages.
Currently there is a limited number of transportation providers, limited hours of operation. There is a huge need for transportation providers that can offer service beyond the time frame between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
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