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Initiatives > Rural Transportation Advocacy
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Rural Transportation Advocacy | Lack of adequate transportation in New York's rural counties is a pressing concern directly affecting access to work, to health care and to education. The Center is actively engaged in policy-based advocacy at both the State and Federal levels, and has collaborated to form a state-wide cooperative network. Participants in this network have identified rural transportation issues and their impact on the low-income population as a main priority.
Rural Law Center's Wheels to Work Program : Overview
Community Partnership linking:
Initial start-up grant from Workforce Partnerships:
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Pilot project funded for $7,000
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Charitable car donation program
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Local DMV support with vehicle transfers
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Local car repair shops provide free vehicle evaluations
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Met goal of 10 cars placed with low-income workers in first year
Expanded project funded by NYS Department of Labor
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Vehicle registration, 1 year insurance, 1 year AAA membership
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Driver's Education
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Trainings in vehicle maintenance
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Recipients contribute $500 to escrow account
Program and grant expanded in 2004 -2006
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