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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Sunday August 10, 2025 ( 1 items )  

Advocates Call for Increased Federal Support for Transit Services for Older Adults
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Maine Council on Aging submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging for enhanced federal investment in transit services for older adults. The organization represents the interests of older Mainers, particularly emphasizing the crucial role that transit plays in rural areas where many do not drive. In the letter, the Council highlighted the essential connection between reliable transit and the economic and social well-being of older  more