WATKINS GLEN–The Arc Chemung-Schuyler has announced it has been awarded an $80,000 grant through the National Rural Transit Assistance Program’s Community Rides Grant Program.
The funding will support The Arc Chemung-Schuyler’s Community Rides project, which aims to expand rural transportation access in Schuyler County, via Schuyler County Transit, by addressing first- and last-mile challenges. The initiative will extend Dial-a-Ride service hours, adjust intercounty routes, introduce Saturday service, and pilot fare-free rides to reduce barriers and increase access to employment, healthcare, and community activities.
“This is an exciting collaboration with Schuyler County Transit that wouldn’t be possible without the support of Schuyler County leaders and residents,” shared Dorthy Asbury, The Arc Chemung-Schuyler’s director of transportation. “The community still has many barriers to transportation and this project, piloting transportation solutions, is an excellent demonstration of how The Arc’s mission, vision, and values draw meaning from the community. We are thrilled to be able to give back to our community in important and impactful ways.”
Additional details about the implementation of the Community Rides project will be announced in the coming months.
National RTAP is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) technical assistance center providing free training, technical assistance, and resources to rural and Tribal transit providers. It supports transit agencies with a wide range of resources, like webinars, eLearning, peer networking, technology tools, and 1:1 technical assistance to support public transportation.
The Arc Chemung-Schuyler is a family-based organization, providing supports and services to more than 1,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, across an 18-county service area. Learn more at www.arcofcs.org.
The funding will support The Arc Chemung-Schuyler’s Community Rides project, which aims to expand rural transportation access in Schuyler County, via Schuyler County Transit, by addressing first- and last-mile challenges. The initiative will extend Dial-a-Ride service hours, adjust intercounty routes, introduce Saturday service, and pilot fare-free rides to reduce barriers and increase access to employment, healthcare, and community activities.
“This is an exciting collaboration with Schuyler County Transit that wouldn’t be possible without the support of Schuyler County leaders and residents,” shared Dorthy Asbury, The Arc Chemung-Schuyler’s director of transportation. “The community still has many barriers to transportation and this project, piloting transportation solutions, is an excellent demonstration of how The Arc’s mission, vision, and values draw meaning from the community. We are thrilled to be able to give back to our community in important and impactful ways.”
Additional details about the implementation of the Community Rides project will be announced in the coming months.
National RTAP is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) technical assistance center providing free training, technical assistance, and resources to rural and Tribal transit providers. It supports transit agencies with a wide range of resources, like webinars, eLearning, peer networking, technology tools, and 1:1 technical assistance to support public transportation.
The Arc Chemung-Schuyler is a family-based organization, providing supports and services to more than 1,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, across an 18-county service area. Learn more at www.arcofcs.org.
