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THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION INC
ITHACA, NY · EIN 208064498 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE C200 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · the-cct.org
revenue
$996K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$186K
employees
29
volunteers
100
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION WHILE REDUCING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CAR USE. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVESTED IN STAYING IN TOUCH WITH THE COMMUNITY'S INTERESTS AND NEEDS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Community Transportation Inc. enhances access to sustainable transportation in Tompkins County, NY, while reducing car dependency and its environmental impacts. The organization operates and supports alternative mobility programs including carsharing, bikesharing, and integrated trip planning through the Tompkins Transportation Scout initiative. It partners with local agencies to promote equitable, multimodal transportation options for all community members.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Ride Home
Program providing backup transportation for commuters who use alternative transit, now administered through GO ITHACA with voucher-based benefits.
Ithaca Bikeshare
24/7 bikesharing service offering affordable access to bicycles, with free and discounted rides for eligible users and GO ITHACA members.
Ithaca Carshare
24/7 carsharing service with a fleet of vehicles available for reservation by members, including a reduced-cost Easy Access program for low-income residents.
Tompkins Transportation Scout
Integrated mobility platform offering a smartphone app and call center to plan multimodal trips, including transit, biking, and carshare, with an Emergency Ride Home component.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 2 activities
    • Advancing transportation equity through community engagement
      Re-convened a Transportation Equity Task Force to center the voices and concerns of Black and Brown communities in transportation planning and policy.
    • Promoting safety and inclusion in public transportation spaces
      Advocates for safer public spaces by committing to interrupting violence and micro-aggressions in transportation environments, ensuring equitable safety regardless of race or travel mode.
  • Commuter Mobility Services 1 activity
    • Operating 24/7 carsharing services
      Provides round-the-clock carsharing services to an average of 1,100 members daily, facilitating shared vehicle access as an alternative to private car ownership.
  • Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
    • Operating Ithaca Bikeshare program
      Runs the Ithaca Bikeshare system to provide accessible, short-term bike rentals as a sustainable transportation option in Ithaca.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing emergency backup transportation
      Operated the Backup Ride Home program from 2018 to 2023, offering emergency transportation for commuters facing unexpected disruptions to support reliable transit use.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$996K
Contributions & grants$562K56%
Program service revenue$395K40%
Investment income$39K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$688K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$136K
Investments$0
Liabilities$982K
Net assets$186K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER DOTSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32 $51K
board members · 7
  • DAVID WEST — DIRECTOR
  • FERNANDO DE ARAGON — CHAIR
  • JANE BOWMAN BRADY — DIRECTOR
  • JOE BOWES — DIRECTOR (PART YEAR)
  • REED HUEGERICH — TREASURER (PART YEAR)
  • SCOTT DOYLE — SECRETARY
  • TIM LOGUE — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Bike Walk Tompkins Partner — Collaborates with Bike Walk Tompkins in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Way2Go Partner — Collaborates with Cornell Cooperative Extension Way2Go in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • GO ITHACA Partner — Collaborates to provide discounted and free transportation services, including the Easy Access carshare program and Emergency Ride Home benefit.
  • GO ITHACA Partner — Collaborates with GO ITHACA in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Gadabout Partner — Collaborates with Gadabout in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Gadabout Transportation Partner — Collaborates on the Tompkins Transportation Scout initiative to expand transportation access.
  • Human Services Coalition (2-1-1 Information & Referral) Partner — Collaborates on the Tompkins Transportation Scout initiative to connect residents with transportation resources.
  • Ithaca Carshare Partner — Collaborates with Ithaca Carshare in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council Partner — Collaborates with Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Recycle Ithaca’s Bicycles (RIBS) Partner — Collaborates with Recycle Ithaca’s Bicycles in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • TCAT Partner — Collaborates on the Tompkins Transportation Scout initiative to integrate public transit options.
  • TCAT Partner — Collaborates with TCAT in a joint commitment to transportation equity and safe public spaces.
  • Tompkins County Partner — Collaborates on the Tompkins Transportation Scout initiative to enhance sustainable and accessible mobility options.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Behavioral Mobility Shift via Carsharing
    methodology: behavioral mobility shift
    By promoting carsharing, we encourage thoughtful trip planning and reduce vehicle use and emissions because shared access changes how people relate to car ownership and travel decisions.
  • Community-Driven Transportation Planning
    methodology: community-driven transportation planning
    By aligning transportation services with community-identified needs, we improve access and reduce reliance on private vehicles because local input ensures relevance and utilization.
  • Equity-Centered Transportation Design
    methodology: historically-informed transportation equity
    By grounding transportation planning in historical awareness and organizational self-reflection, we address systemic inequities because understanding past and present racial harms enables more just and effective solutions.
  • Integrated Multimodal Access
    methodology: integrated multimodal access
    By integrating multiple transportation modes into a single accessible platform, we reduce barriers to mobility because unified access increases usability for people of all backgrounds and abilities.