§3032e. Technical assistance to improve transportation for seniors
(a) In general
The Secretary may award grants or contracts to nonprofit organizations to improve transportation services for older individuals.
(b) Use of funds
A nonprofit organization receiving a grant or contract under subsection (a) of this section shall use funds received under such grant or contract to provide technical assistance to assist local transit providers, area agencies on aging, senior centers and local senior support groups to encourage and facilitate coordination of Federal, State, and local transportation services and resources for older individuals. Such technical assistance may include-
(1) developing innovative approaches for improving access by older individuals to supportive services;
(2) preparing and disseminating information on transportation options and resources for older individuals and organizations serving such individuals through establishing a toll-free telephone number;
(3) developing models and best practices for comprehensive integrated transportation services for older individuals, including services administered by the Secretary of Transportation, by providing ongoing technical assistance to agencies providing services under subchapter III of this chapter and by assisting in coordination of public and community transportation services; and
(4) providing special services to link seniors to transportation services not provided under subchapter III of this chapter.
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