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New Freedom Program (5317)

Web Seminar on Creating Transportation Options for Older Adults

Questions and Answers Regarding the New Freedom. JARC, and Section 5310 Program (Updated January 5, 2009).

The New Freedom formula grant program aims to provide additional tools to overcome existing barriers facing Americans with disabilities seeking integration into the work force and full participation in society. Lack of adequate transportation is a primary barrier to work for individuals with disabilities. The 2000 Census showed that only 60 percent of people between the ages of 16 and 64 with disabilities are employed. The New Freedom formula grant program seeks to reduce barriers to transportation services and expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

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Overview This section includes a history of the New Freedom program and a fact sheet on funding levels authorized under SAFETEA-LU.
New Freedom Policy, Guidance, and Procedures This section includes the New Freedom statutory language, the FTA circular, and related Federal Register Notices.
New Freedom Technical Assistance This Section answers frequently asked questions and provides additional resources.
New Freedom Designated Recipients This section includes a list of New Freedom program designated recipients for States and large urbanized areas.
Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plans This section provides a link to examples of coordinated public transit human services transportation plans.
New Freedom Apportionments This section lists New Freedom apportionments for Fiscal Years 2006 through 2009.
New Freedom Projects This page describes specific projects being implemented with New Freedom funds.
New Freedom Performance This section provides information on the performance of the New Freedom program.