Rural communities face unique transportation challenges that can significantly impact access to essential services, economic opportunities, and overall quality of life. 

This Beyond the Bus will explore strategies to address these challenges and improve rural mobility. This conference will bring together rural development experts, transportation planners, community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate on building more accessible, sustainable, and resilient transportation systems in rural areas.

By focusing on rural mobility, the event aims to empower rural communities to overcome challenges and improve the quality of life for all.

Beyond the Bus: It Takes a Village focused on current challenges Public Transit is facing and how service agencies, as well as others, can help improve transit in their communities. Attendees learned about volunteer programs, benefits and recruitment strategies. In addition, tips in how to support, advocate, and ensure transit has a seat at the table will be discussed, because, ultimately, it takes a village.

Thanks to all of our great presenters for sharing their knowledge! You can access the recordings below.

Transportation plays a major role in everyday life for many people. Having reliable access to healthcare is no exception. It may be getting to doctor’s appointments, mental health visits, pharmacies, vaccinations and so much more. This event featured experts on what can be done to increase access to healthcare for all.

Beyond the Bus: Healthcare on the Move focused on the benefits of having access to healthcare, the connection between transportation and health equity, and the role public transit and healthcare agencies play in making access to healthcare possible for all.

Thanks to all of our great presenters for sharing their knowledge! You can access the recordings below.