Track % and # of older adults and those with disabilities to optimize transportation accessibility for individuals living in rural areas of the state, who are reliant on OAA transportation programs
Current Value
2,571
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
New Mexico is the fifth-largest state in the United States 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