Transportation Boost Makes Difference To Vets

There are numerous veterans in pain from service wounds that never have healed, but who are unable to access the assistance they need because of transportation issues.  Making transportation accessible to people such as these is the goal of a new $30 million grant program launched this summer by four key government agencies. The Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative awards states and local governments, who applied by 16 September, up to $2 million to enhance existing transportation options in their communities. The grant helps with the costs of creating, expanding or increasing access to a one-stop-shop where veterans can find out all the transportation options available. Federal Transit Administration representatives said successful One Call/One Click Transportation Resource Centers are crucial to simplify access to riders.  To learn more about this transportation program, please click: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/09/military-vets-transportation-grants-091211w/