Transportation Disadvantaged: Progress in Implementing the New Freedom Program Has Been Limited, and Better Monitoring Procedures Would Help Ensure Program Funds Are Used as Intended

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Article Publication Date:

5/26/2007

Summary:

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released detailed briefing slides from a presentation on the New Freedom Program. The GAO examined the extent to which the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has implemented the program and how FTA monitors program performance. The New Freedom Program is designed to support new public transportation services and alternatives beyond those required by the ADA. Review the progress, developing policies and procedures.

Topics:

Transportation

Types/Tools:

Archived conference materials / Presentations; Reports

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities

Sources:

The Government Accountability Office (GAO)

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N/A

States:

All States/Territories