Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Program From: Federal Transit Administration In October, 2016, FTA announced project selections for $8 million in funding for Mobility on Demand public transportation projects. The MOD Sandbox Program is part of a larger research effort at DOT that supports transit agencies and communities as they integrate new mobility tools like smart phone apps, bike- and car-sharing, and demand-responsive bus and van services. MOD projects help make transportation systems more efficient and accessible, particularly for people who lack access to a car. FTA developed the MOD initiative to envision a multimodal, integrated, automated, accessible, and connected transportation system in which personalized mobility is a key feature. MOD allows for the use of on-demand information, real-time data, and predictive analysis to provide travelers with transportation choices that best serve their needs and circumstances. MOD leverages technologies that allow for a traveler-centric approach that provides better mobility options for everyone. Read the entire article at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation/mobility-demand-mod-sandbox-program.html Link: Mobility on Demand Sandbox Flyer https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/FTA%20MOD%20Sandbox%202.0%20Listening%20Session%20Flyer.pdf Submitted by Mary Schmitz