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Explore collaborative approaches and best practices for addressing transportation disadvantaged challenges in the Treasure Coast region. Learn about public-private partnerships, SWOT analyses, service delivery results, funding sources, and more. Join us on August 6, 2013, for a workshop on innovative solutions for improving transportation services. Engage in brainstorming sessions, network with industry experts, and discover new opportunities for enhancing mobility in the region. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation in the Treasure Coast!
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Treasure Coast Regional Connections A Collaborative Partnership 21st Annual Transportation Disadvantaged Best Practices & Training Workshop August 6, 2013
Presentation Highlights • Area Needs & Challenges • Regional Collaboration Approach • Brainstorming Alternatives • Public & Private Partnerships • Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analyses • Service Delivery & Results • Current Funding Sources
Area Needs & Challenges • Limited services (hours & days of operation) • Inadequate funding • Need for out-of-county & inter-county medical & work-related trips • Limits on number of subscription trips accommodated • Transit deserts
Regional Collaboration Approach • Realizing there was a strong network of TD partners that shared similar issues, we began to reach out & gather expertise to plan & develop new services to expand capacity
Brainstorming Alternatives • TD Working Group/Steering Committee • Ad hoc, multi-county agency staff meet informally to solve problems, share expertise, brainstorm & develop program alternatives • Alternative Analysis (Martin County) • Developed list of 9 potential “capacity builder” alternatives • Transportation Co-op (St. Lucie County) • Developed concept for transportation co-op & resource sharing with Treasure Coast Food Bank
Public & Private Partnerships • Transportation Coordination Network • Transportation bank formed by social agencies, coordinated contractors, CTC & transit agency • Pilot Voucher Program • CILO & CTC agreement • Volunteer Driver Program • M/TPOs, Martin & St. Lucie Counties, FDOT & MTM, Inc. • Inter-County Transportation Agreement • M/TPOs, CTCs, FDOT & LCBs • Voluntary Taxi Certification Program • M/TPOs, CTCs, FDOT & LCBs
Service Delivery & Results • Increased trip capacity & availability • Extended hours to cover service gaps outside of regular operating hours • Out-of-county trips provided through co-op and volunteer program • Introduce taxi vouchers - utilize taxis for short trips
Current Funding Sources • JARC grants • New Freedom grants • Private foundations • Franciscan Alleghany • Neman Owns • Beverly Foundation • State contributions • Local agencies • MTM, Inc. contributions
Closing • Collaboration & partnerships among local agencies is an excellent way to achieve common goals • Questions & comments? • Contact information: • St. Lucie County – Corine Williams • 772-462-2092 / williamsc@stlucieco.org • FDOT – Jayne Pietrowski • 954-922-8849 / jayne.pietrowski@dot.state.fl.us • MTM, Inc. – Lisa Sanders • 772-266-4971 / lusanders@mtm-inc.net