Limited transportation—especially in rural areas—affects access to health care, food, and social connections. The cost of owning a personal vehicle is another barrier:
48.9% of Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment survey respondents reported being negatively impacted by expenses such as gas, repairs, registration, insurance, and
driver education. Our Community Action agencies help fill this gap by providing reliable transportation services to meet needs across our rural state.
The table below shows which community action agencies provide programs within this service area:
Our Impact & the Need in FY24
11%
of the current public transit programs meet the total transportation need in Maine – according to the Maine Public Transit Advisory Council
44,734
Individuals served through transportation services
(bus passes, bus transport, support for auto purchase or repairs, including emergency services)
(bus passes, bus transport, support for auto purchase or repairs, including emergency services)