Learning Module: *New* Rural and Small Town Transportation

As a result of transportation challenges faced by rural areas, public agencies, non-profits and companies are collaborating in new ways to leverage emerging technology and service models to improve mobility options for rural and small-town residents. The following examples demonstrate just a few of the ways public agencies and multi-sector partnerships are working to close mobility gaps in small and rural communities.

Key findings

In small and rural markets, we are seeing more: Advocates championing innovative MOD initiatives in their own communities by leveraging local expertise and contacts.

In small and rural markets, we are seeing more: Active transportation systems (like bikeshares) leveraging anchoring institutions and local assets to succeed.

In small and rural markets, we are seeing more: Interest in developing “one-stop shops” for residents to find all transportation options on a single online platform.

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