Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassDOT Announces Community Transit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | News and Updates

MassDOT is pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s Community Transit Grant Program, which is their annual grant program to expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities. Operating & Mobility Management Applications open September 16,...

Clarification on MBTA Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Policy

by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | News and Updates

In its previous newsletter, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative shared the MBTA’s announcement of their expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The MBTA and advocates that pushed for policy...

Making Transit More Affordable: MBTA’s Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program Launches September 4

by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | News and Updates

The MBTA announced that it is expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The online application is can be completed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, Haitian-Creole, or Vietnamese. The launch...

MassDOT Announces $6.5 Million Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards

by James Fuccione | Aug 14, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently announced the award of $6.5 million in funding to 28 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The...

AARP Research Examines Attitudes of Older Drivers and ‘Driving Plans’

by James Fuccione | Aug 14, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

AARP Research conducted a recent small study with drivers from independent living facilities and senior community centers found that many older drivers may be open to discussing their driving plans with physicians and family members. Older adults and their loved ones...