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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Penquis, a regional transportation provider and community action agency, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining critical recommendations for improving transit funding. The agency is being urged to reassess its current funding mechanisms to better support rural and economically disadvantaged communities across America. Penquis, which has been providing transportation services for over 40 years, has earned recognition for it  more