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Inclusive Planning and Design WebinarWebinar Series on Mobility ManagementFeb. 12, 20141

This webinar is brought to you by:

THIS WEBINAR IS BEING BROUGHT TO YOU BY TWO ENTITIES-THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MOBILITY MANAGEMENTANDTRANSIT PLANNING FOR ALL the long formal title is Strengthening Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Partnerships to Promote Community Living2

NCMM IS A PARTNERSHIP OF3Center ObjectivesGenerating and sharing new knowledge.Designing and delivering trainings and customized facilitation.Providing access to information to individuals and organizations interested in identifying, improving, and implementing mobility options in their communities. Aligning and supporting the goals and activities of the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) and United We Ride. Improving Center activities and demonstrate the effectiveness of NCMM. IN A NUTSHELL, THE NCMM IS HERE TO HELP YOU EXPAND AND IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN YOUR COMMUNITIESAND TO DO EFFECTIVE OUTREACH TO DESIGN SERVICE AND LET PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THEIR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE.4Technical AssistanceTraining and ProductsInformation briefsVolunteer peer network (field experts)Training workshops (Design Thinking for Mobility)Community Technical Assistance Plans (Descriptions of TA Interventions so that other communities can replicate strategies)

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The mission of this project, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living is to demonstrate the value that inclusive processes can bring to transportation efforts.

The Community Transportation Association of America, in partnership with Easter Seals, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and Westat, is developing, testing and demonstrating ways to empower people with disabilities and older adults to be actively involved in designing and implementing coordinated transportation systems.

For more information, visit www.transitplanning4all.org.

6Webinar AgendaKelli Fairless, Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit Judy Telge, Director, Development/Mobility Management, Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living Dwight Mengel, Chief Transportation Planner, Tompkins County Department of Social Services Discussion time

3 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, DIFFERENT STRATEGIES USED7Building Transportation OptionsOne Handshake at a TimeRegional Mobility Coordination Boise Valley, Idaho8Located in southwest IdahoPopulation: 650,00040 percent of total population in stateLarge urban, small urban and rural communitiesBoise Valley

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Two most populous counties in IdahoIncludes 19 local governmentsLarge urban, small urban, and rural10Valley Regional TransitRegional Public Transportation Authority Accountable to local governmentsResponsible for regional coordinationEncourages transportation service delivery through private sector

11FundingSignificant reliance on federal fundingNo dedicated source of state or local fundsServices are funded through voluntary contributions from local jurisdictions VRT works with local jurisdictions to develop priorities and project level budgetsReliance on partnerships for funding creates need for better coordination

12Planning Process2002: Five-year Strategic Plan20032007: Operations planning for traditional fixed-route services20072010: Developed coordinated plan for all modes

Throughout the process, mobility management became an organizational objective

13The FoundationRIDELINE.ORGo Trip Reservations o Travel Training o Call Center o Websiteso Employer Outreacho Marketing o Ridematcho Pass/Contract/Sales Outletso Information Outletso Ambassador Programo Elligibility AssessmentCommunity TransportationVehicle SharingVolunteer Driver Ride ReimbursementVillage VanCar SharingNon Emergent Medical TransportationTraditional Public TransportationExpress Commuter ServiceLocal Fixed-Line ServiceLocal Flex-Route ServiceParatransit ACCESSUniversity Shuttles

Commuter ServicesVanpoolRideshareJob Access VanpoolCarpoolingTelecommuting 14Regional Coordination CouncilStudents/ EmployersPersons with disabilitiesJob Access TransportationOlder AdultsService ProvidersVeteransLocal GovernmentsMinority RepresentationNon Emergency Medical TransportEngagement Framework15State government State HouseRegional Mobility CoordinationVRT designated lead agency Regional Coordination CouncilCoordination plan provided overarching strategiesMore targeted plans for Refugees, veterans and older adults

16Getting StartedInventory resources (equipment, financial, human, technical)Maximize each partners capacity and resourcesCreate an environment that supports open communication and accessible processesBe open to innovation and non-traditional solutions

17Building PartnershipsCOMPASS (MPO)State agenciesArea Agency on AgingNonprofit agenciesUnited Way of Treasure ValleyLocal transportation providersCommunity Transportation Association of Idaho

18Contributing FactorsFunding through JARC and New Freedom programsMAP-21 changesUnited Way Communitywide AssessmentRefugee Strategic Community PlanEconomic downturn

19Coordinated ProjectsJoint marketingTechnology enhancementsRideline Centralized customer information system, travel trainingGoRide Community-based transportation options

20trip confirmationtrip rerquest21Lessons LearnedEngage the stakeholders early in the processCommunicate openly and oftenDont assume everyone embraces change and technology in the same wayBe willing to make adjustments as neededBe clear about expectations up frontDont take any stakeholder for granted22Questions?Contact InformationKelli Fairless, Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit(208) 258-2712kfairless@valleyregionaltransit.org

23Including individuals with disabilities in mobility planningJudy TelgeMobility Options Project Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living Corpus Christi, Texas24Centers for Independent LivingEstablished by Federal statute Rehabilitation Act of 1953, As AmendedProvide four core servicesAssist individuals with disabilities to achieve their goalsCILs are consumer-controlled 25CILs as data resourceIn higher population density areas; often include urban & rural service areasLocations throughout U.S. - 28 CILs in TexasBest source of cross-disability consumer information on goals, identification of barriers to independent living Three year strategic planning cycles Annual reporting on numbers of individuals with disabilities assisted to access transportation, healthcare services and assistive technology 26Inclusion strategiesOutreach with non-traditional methodsAdvocacy identifies barriers, goals and targeted solutionsPartnerships indicate effectivenessLearn to influence political will to achieve community integration

27Inclusion examplesNon-traditional models of service deliveryEducation and training in advocacy for people with disabilities & their alliesPolicy-level participation Develop teams of individuals with cross- disabilities for all stages of planning

28Transportation planning decisions Vision or long range concepting Ranking of proposed projects by policy criteria Selection of preferred option(s) following analysis (alternatives, environmental reviews make accessibility part of this) Project implementation Operations management, maintenance of assets

29Contact Our Speakers

Sheryl Gross-Glaser, grossglaser@ctaa.org Dwight Mengel, Dwight.Mengel@dfa.state.ny.us Judy Telge, judyt@cbcil.org Kelli Fairless, kfairless@valleyregionaltransit.org 30 101,000 population Ithaca Small Urban Area 55K pop. Classic college town 24K students Regional growth center Great diversity of people

Tompkins County, NY

31Family of Services One Call One Click Community Mobility Education Public Transit Paratransit Ridesharing Carshare Taxi MV1 Volunteer Driver Services Active Transportation32Coordinated Planning Re-organized in 2010 Monthly meetings Competitive local grant process Website & email marketing Annual Amendments to 2007 Plan

33AgenciesCore group & Interested parties

Recruit professionals to attendTransparency Communications PlanMobility summitsHost NTI Training Special Community Mobility Projects replaced JARC 34 PeopleLeverage networks of agenciesExtensive outreach: Community centers Public festivals & events Senior housing meetings Customer surveys Natural Leaders Initiative

35Information about Mobility ManagementWebsite located at www.nc4mm.org or www.nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org LinkedIn group for the Partnership for Mobility ManagementNewsletter and Twitter Blog and podcastsMarch webinar: Money, Thats What I Want

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND TO FIND RESOURCESSEVERAL AVENUES FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

MARCH WEBINAR WILL BE ON MAR. 19 AT THE SAME TIME AS TODAYW WEBINAR.36Contact Us

Sheryl Gross-Glaser, grossglaser@ctaa.org Kelli Fairless, kfairless@valleyregionaltransit.orgJudy Telge, judyt@cbcil.org Dwight Mengel, Dwight.Mengel@dfa.state.ny.us

JOIN US FOR THE MARCH WEBINAR!FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONSWE WILL BE ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS SOON FOR THE MARCH WEBINAR.37