Overview
To get federal funding through the Section 5310 program, the MPO must create a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Plan, or Coordinated Transportation Plan. This plan aims to address the transportation challenges faced by older adults, people with low incomes, and individuals with disabilities by uniting social service providers, transportation agencies, and community members to identify and solve these issues. In regions like Southern Nevada—where homes, jobs, and services are spread out and roads prioritize fast car travel over safe, accessible mobility—these groups often struggle to get around, especially if they lack the resources or abilities to drive, making daily transportation a significant barrier.
When reviewing the 2020 Coordinated Plan, it’s clear that several challenges facing the community have worsened, though the root issues remain the same. Because of this, the stakeholder advisory committee has decided to move forward with some of the ideas from the 2020 plan (Ideas 1-13), along with one new idea based on community feedback. The committee will focus on these ideas over the next four years to help improve mobility for the community.
Plan Ideas
- Create a Formal Group of Transportation Agencies from Across the State
- Create Programs to Help People Use Rideshare More Easily
- Share Information about the Community Mobility Project More Widely
- Join Southern Nevada Strong in Pushing for Better Neighborhood Connections to Public Transportation
- Host Pop-Ups and Fairs to Help Transit Riders and Clients Get Social Services More Often
- Share Information about Available Transit Passes and Discounts More Widely
- Look for Ways to Make it Easier for People to Get a Bus Pass
- Support Recommendations of the HOPE Study to Bring More Microtransit Service
- Work with Teachers, Parents, and Students to Better Understand Transportation Obstacles for Students
- Study Types of Technology to Help People with Different Abilities Get Around More Easily
- Set up New Ways to Report Unsafe or Inaccessible Sidewalks and Bus Stops
- Keep and Grow Funds for Specialized Transportation Services
- Bring More Staff to Bus Stops to Help Answer Questions from Riders
- Make Public Transportation Better for Women
Timeline
Agencies
Below is a list of agencies that provide transportation services, along with their contact information and rider eligibility. Please note that this information is based on the best available services at the time it was created.
| Organization | Contact | Rider Eligibility | RTC Pass Provided | Other Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aid for Aids of Nevada | 1830 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 210 (702) 382-2326 |
|
Yes | |
| Blindconnect | (702) 809-1971 | Individuals with disabilities (blind/low vision) |
Yes | |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | 1501 Las Vegas Boulevard North (702) 385-2662 |
|
Yes | |
| East Valley Family Services | 1830 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 103 (702) 631-7098 |
|
Yes | |
| F.A.S.T.T. | 6871 W. Charleston Blvd 
(702) 333-1988 |
|
Yes | |
| Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow | 1931 Stella Lake Street 
(702) 367-4348 | Re-Entry program participants over age 18 | Yes |
