Category: Transportation Topic

Ride Share

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Ride Share Learning Outcome

A Ride Share is a way that drivers who are going to a destination can offer to share the trip with others who need to travel to the same or nearby locations. A Ride Share allows drivers to share the cost of gas while providing transportation assistance to one or more riders. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand how to access Ride Share opportunities.  

Getting Started

Welcome to Ride Share, a training created by the Transportation Initiative at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute.

A Ride Share is a way that drivers who are going to a destination can offer to share the trip with others who need to travel to the same or nearby locations. A Ride Share allows drivers to share the cost of gas while providing transportation assistance to one or more riders. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand how to access Ride Share opportunities.  

For each unit, there is a video, transcript, audio file, and PDF.

You can view a workbook for the entire module here: Ride Share Topic Workbook

Before beginning the module, watch this video:

What is a Ride Share?

Learn more about Ride Share options (6 minute video).



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View the quick reference card for What is Ride Share? here:

What is Ride Share?
Create Ride Share Agreements

Learn how to create Ride Share agreements (7 minute video).



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View the reference card for Creating Ride Share Agreements here:

Create Ride Share Agreements
Ride Share Frequently Asked Questions

Review answers to frequently asked questions about Ride Share (3 minute video).



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View the quick reference card for Ride Share FAQs here:

Ride Share FAQs
Assist with Ride Share Planning

Learn how to assist with Ride Share planning (4 minute video).

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Waze Carpool

Learn how to ride share using Waze Carpool (8 minute video).



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View the quick reference card for Waze Carpool here:

Waze Carpool
Partner with Waze Carpool

Learn how employers, agencies, and schools can partner with Waze Carpool (4 minute video).



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View the quick reference card for Partnering with Waze Carpool here:

Partner with Waze Carpool

Uber & Lyft

Compare Uber & Lyft to ride share services (4 minute video).



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View the quick reference card for Uber & Lyft here:

Uber & Lyft
Ride Share Savings

Learn how to calculate Ride Share savings (3 minute video).

Listen to the audio file on “Ride Share Savings”:
Ride Share Savings Calculator

Use our Ride Share Savings Calculator to determine the potential savings for your commute.

Resources

Sample Ride Share Signup Sheet

Sample Ride Share Planning Spreadsheet

View the module workbook for Ride Share here.

Thank you for completing the Ride Share module! Please click the link below to complete a satisfaction survey to help us create better content for you in the future. (optional)

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Blind Work Expense

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Blind Work Expense Learning Outcome

Blind Work Expense (BWE) is a work incentive program of the Social Security Administration. By deducting a wide variety of eligible expenses, people with a diagnosis of blindness can recover both work and disability-related expenses and retain some or all of their SSI check.  As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand Blind Work Expense eligibility, qualifying expenses, and the impact on SSI and income.

Overview

Learn about Blind Work Expense (5-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “Blind Work Expense Overview:”

Blind Work Expense Overview
Eligibility

Learn about Blind Work Expense eligibility (6-minute video).

Listen to the audio for “Eligibility:”

Review the PDF for “Eligibility:”

Blind Work Expense Eligibility
Qualifying Expenses

Learn about qualifying Blind Work Expenses (15-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “Qualifying Expenses:”

Qualifying Expenses
Calculating the value of Blind Work Expenses

Learn how to calculate the value of Blind Work Expenses (7-minute video).

 Listen to the audio for “Calculating the Value of Blind Work Expenses:”

Review the PDF for “Calculating the Value of Blind Work Expenses:”

Calculating the Value of Blind Work Expenses
Blind Work Expense Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions

Learn answers to frequently asked questions about Blind Work Expenses (5-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “Frequently Asked Questions:”

Frequently Asked Questions
Resources

View additional resources on Blind Work Expense:

 

 

K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program

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K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program Learning Outcome

The K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program is a service available to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or about to become unemployed and are pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age. This program offers monthly transportation support payments and yearly auto repair funds to work-eligible individuals. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand the transportation supports available to K-TAP eligible households through the Kentucky WORKS Program. 

Getting Started

Welcome to K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program, a training created by the Transportation Initiative.

The K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program is a service available to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or about to become unemployed and are pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age. This program offers monthly transportation support payments and yearly auto repair funds to work-eligible individuals. 

Before beginning the module, watch this video:

What is K-TAP?

Learn more about K-TAP (2 minute video).



Listen to the audio file for “What is K-TAP?” here:

“What is KTAP?” Transcript
“What is KTAP?” Quick Reference Card
K-TAP Eligibility

Learn about eligibility for K-TAP (3-minute video).

Listen to the audio for K-TAP Eligibility here:

“K-TAP Eligibility” Transcript
“K-TAP Eligibility” Quick Reference Card
Kentucky WORKS Program

Learn about the Kentucky WORKS Program (2-minute video).

Listen to the audio for Kentucky WORKS Program here:

“Kentucky WORKS Program” Transcript
“Kentucky WORKS Program” Quick Reference Card
Monthly Transportation Payments

Learn about monthly transportation payments (3-minute video).

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“Monthly Transportation Payments” Transcript
“Monthly Transportation Payments” Quick Reference Card
Other Transportation Support Services

Learn about other transportation support services offered through the Kentucky WORKS Program (2-minute video).

Listen to the audio for Other Transportation Support Services here:

“Other Transportation Support Services” Transcript
Other Transportation Support Services” Quick Reference Card
Yearly Auto Repair Funds

Learn about auto repair and associated expenses funds (6-minute video).

Listen to the audio for Yearly Auto Repair Funds here:

“Yearly Auto Repair Funds” Transcript
“Yearly Auto Repair Funds” Quick Reference Card
Applying for K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program

Learn how to apply for K-TAP (3-minute video).


Listen to the audio for Applying for K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program here:

“Applying for K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program” Transcript
“Applying for K-TAP Kentucky WORKS Program” Quick Reference Card.
When a K-TAP Recipient Goes to Work

Learn about what to do when a Kentucky WORKS Program participant goes to work (5-minute video).


Listen to the audio for When a Kentucky WORKS Program Participant Goes to Work here:

“When a Kentucky WORKS Program Participant Goes to Work” Transcript
“When a Kentucky WORKS Program Participant Goes to Work” Quick Reference Card
Resources

View additional resources on K-TAP and Kentucky WORKS:

View the Kentucky WORKS Operation Manual here.
View a chart for resource and income limits for K-TAP here.

K-TAP Website

Contact

Division of Family Support​
275 East Main Street 3E-I​
Frankfort, KY 40621​

​(502) 564-7050

Thank you for completing the K-TAP Kentucky WORKS module! Please click the link below to complete a satisfaction survey to help us create better content for you in the future. (optional)

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Public Transit

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Public Transit

Public Transit is a passenger transportation service that is available to the public, usually for a fare per ride. Public Transit is a critical service for many people to work, shop, and access community activities. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand features of Public Transit, including ride free programs and travel training.

Getting Started

Welcome to Public Transit, a training created by the Transportation Initiative.

Public Transit is a passenger transportation service that is available to the public, usually for a fare per ride. Public Transit is a critical service for many people to work, shop, and access community activities. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand features of Public Transit, including ride free programs and travel training. Each unit includes a video, quick reference card, and audio file.

To begin, click the light grey box below.

Public Transit Overview

Learn more about Public Transit (7 minute video).

View the Quick Reference Card for Public Transit Overview here.

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Kentucky’s Public Transit Providers

Learn about the different public transit providers in Kentucky (4-minute video).

View the Quick Reference Card for Kentucky’s Public Transit Providers here.

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Learning to Ride Public Transit

Learn about how you can learn to ride public transit. (3-minute video).

View the Quick Reference Card for “Learning to Ride Public Transit” here.

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Public Transit Apps

Learn about public transit apps (5-minute video).

View the Quick Reference Card for “Public Transit Apps” here.

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Thank you for completing the Public Transit module! Please click the link below to complete a satisfaction survey to help us create better content for you in the future. (optional)

Transportation Initiative Evaluation