Advancing Equity in Transportation: A Recap of Our Virtual Lunch & Learn
- Sofia Rosa
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Lunch & Learn: Equity in Transportation webinar. Together, we explored how transportation systems shape access, opportunity, and quality of life—and why equity must be at the heart of transportation planning, particularly for people with disabilities.
🚍 Why Transportation Equity Matters
For individuals with disabilities, transportation is more than just mobility—it’s the gateway to essential services, health care, employment, education, and community connection. When transportation systems are inaccessible or unreliable, it creates significant barriers that can lead to isolation, economic hardship, and health disparities.
Equitable transportation ensures that people of all abilities can move through their communities safely, affordably, and with dignity. From accessible buses to reliable paratransit services and inclusive policy-making, transportation equity is critical to building communities where everyone belongs.
🎥 Watch the Webinar
If you missed the webinar—or want to revisit the insights—you can watch the full recording and share it with others committed to advancing transportation equity:
📽️ Featured Resource:
Watch The Commute, a short film that captures lived experiences and challenges in our transportation systems:
🚌 Explore Available Services
✅ County Paratransit Services
Each county offers paratransit services that provide accessible transportation for those who qualify.
North Jersey
Bergen County: call 1-201-368-5955 or visit http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/
Essex County: call 1-973-618-1280 or visit http://www.essex-countynj.org/
Hudson County: call 1-201-369-4320 or visit http://www.hudsoncountynj.org/
Morris County: call 1-973-829-8103 or visit https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Transportation
Passaic County: call 1-973-305-5756 or visit http://www.passaiccountynj.org/
Sussex County: call 1-973-579-0480 or visit http://www.sussex.nj.us/
Warren County: call 1-908-454-4044 or visit http://www.co.warren.nj.us/
Central Jersey
Hunterdon County: call 1-800-842-0531 or visit http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/
Mercer County: call 1-609-530-1971 or visit http://www.mercercounty.org/
Middlesex County: call 1-800-221-3520 or visit http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/ Monmouth County: call 1-732-431-6480 or visit http://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/ Somerset County: call 1-908-231-7115 or visit http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/
Union County: call 1-908-241-8300 or visit http://www.ucnj.org/
South Jersey
Atlantic County: call 1-609-645-5910 or visit http://www.aclink.org/
Burlington County: call 1-877-603-5111 or visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/
Camden County: call 1-856-456-3344 or visit http://www.scucs.org/
Cape May County: call 1-609-889-3700 or visit http://www.capemaycountynj.gov/ Cumberland County: call 1-856-691-7799 or visit http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/ Gloucester County: call 1-856-686-8350 or visit http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/
Ocean County: call 1-877-929-2082 or visit http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/
Salem County: call 1-856-339-8644 or visit http://www.salemcountynj.gov/
Transportation Management Associations (TMA)
Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are non-profit, public-private partnerships that help improve mobility. They offer accessible transportation solutions, including transit information, community shuttles, and van/carpool programs.
There are eight TMAs serving all 21 counties in New Jersey. Contact your local TMA to explore transportation options that meet your needs.
Find the TMA serving your county: call 1-800-245-7665
For more information, visit:
ModivCare – Request A Ride To A Medical Appointment
If you have NJ FamilyCare, you can request a ride from ModivCare for non-emergency medical appointments anywhere in New Jersey.
To schedule your ride, call 1-866-527-9933 two days before your medical appointment. Book your trip online: tripcare.modivcare.com/login.
You will need to provide the following information:
● Your NJ FamilyCare ID number
● Your pick-up address and zip code
● Name, phone number, and address of medical provider
● Time and date of your medical appointment
● Any special transportation needs
🚀 Coming Soon: Resource & Learning Hub
We’re excited to announce that this webinar, along with related tools and guides, will be part of our upcoming Resource and Learning Hub. This hub will serve as a central place to access materials that support equity in transportation and beyond. Stay tuned for its launch in future newsletters!
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