The People-Oriented Transportation Linkages for Underserved Communities (POTLUCK) General, Transportation The People-Oriented Transportation Linkages for Underserved Communities (POTLUCK) initiative is a collaborative statewide effort led by nonprofit, public, and private partners to address the transportation and telehealth needs of older adults in underserved areas. As a program of Age Friendly Arizona and funded by Humana, POTLUCK aims to connect older adults, particularly those with low incomes or medical vulnerabilities, to essential healthcare services. Recognizing that aging often brings increased medical needs and reduced driving abilities, POTLUCK addresses the gaps in traditional transportation solutions, especially in rural areas where public transit may be limited or nonexistent. Read More
Arizona Transportation Technology Summit 2023 General, Transportation Age Friendly Arizona and Northern Arizona Council of Governments were selected to host a free statewide technology summit with the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT). This summit aims to help healthcare and transportation providers in Arizona identify and support technology projects to improve access to healthcare. Read More
Connecting Rural Riders to Transportation General, Transportation The Rural Transportation Incubator has made a profound and positive impact on the lives of older adults with low incomes in rural areas, according to a final evaluation of a two-year project. Read More
Making Transportation Available to All Ages: Can It Really Happen? General, Transportation Arizona’s older adult population has increased more than 24 percent in recent years, meaning it is more important than ever to ensure residents of all ages and abilities have access to the transportation they need. Read More
New Toolkit Offers Information About Rides That Save Lives General, Transportation The “Rides to Save Lives” toolkit is a comprehensive webpage featuring information and best practices that nonprofits, communities, and mobility providers can learn from and use in their efforts to improve vaccine access for older adults. Read More
Need a Ride for Mom? Transportation For older adults, finding safe, convenient and accessible transportation is often a challenge. Read More
Rides That Save Lives Webinar Transportation This webinar will feature nimble, creative approaches to provide rural older adults with access to the vaccine, including Rides that Save Lives. Read More
Rural Transportation Connects Transportation Join national and regional leaders in aging, transportation, and philanthropy to discover practical and impactful tools to connect older adults to their communities through transportation services. Read More
At the Intersection of Aging and Transportation: Creating Healthy Communities General, Transportation Communities across the country are striving to connect older adults with the people and places that matter most to them. Read More
Age Friendly Arizona Seeks Partner Communities to Participate in the Rural Transportation Incubator Transportation Thanks to support from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and partners, we are excited to announce the launch of the Arizona Rural Transportation Incubator. Read More