Why it Matters

Access to healthcare, jobs and essential services has never been more predominant. While transit is the backbone of this access for millions of people, vast areas of the state are not accessible to transit, nor is it practical to provide transit in these areas.  Mobility Managers help bring the people who need the rides together with the people who can provide rides with those who can potentially fund rides to create innovative, community-based solutions by identify gaps in services, coordinating existing resources and developing new programs when needed.. 

Older adults, people with disabilities, and the working poor are the most isolated without access to affordable transportation solutions.  Transportation is the glue binding all other social determinants of health (housing, healthcare, education, employment, food.)

NYSAMM Getting Started

NYSAMM’s purpose is to provide a collective voice for mobility professionals and practitioners, support innovative mobility solutions and collaborations, and to work with decision-makers on mobility policy issues.   Mobility providers educate communities about all available mobility options such as public transit, intercity buses, volunteer driver programs, paratransit services, other shared-ride transportation, supportive built environments, biking, trails, etc.  These professionals help seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income residents and other transportation and mobility disadvantaged individuals access jobs, interviews, support services for people with disabilities, medical appointments; address basic needs, physical and emotional needs, and social engagement. 

NYSAMM currently has a Board of Directors from regions across New York State.  These individuals have been working for over a year to form the Association.  They have formed committees to plan and develop initiatives that will provide information and resources to the membership including Governance; Marketing and Outreach; Professional Development and Mentoring; and Membership.