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The Modern Transit Partnership. MTP History Formed in 1997 by the CAT Board of Directors as a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy and education organization, the MTP is governed by a volunteer board consisting of business and community leaders from throughout south central Pennsylvania
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MTP History • Formed in 1997 by the CAT Board of Directors as a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy and education organization, the MTP is governed by a volunteer board consisting of business and community leaders from throughout south central Pennsylvania • Since its inception, MTP has received funding from: • Cumberland County • Dauphin County • Lancaster County • Federal HUD Grants • State Grants • Special Events • Private Contributions
MTP Adopts New Vision & Mission Statements in 2011 Vision: To be the leading advocate, facilitator, promoter and visionary for regional, integrated, multi-modal transit in south central Pennsylvania Mission: The Modern Transit Partnership’s mission is to support and promote affordable and sustainable integrated, multi-modal public transportation solutions that encourage regional economic development, improve quality of life and increase connections among the communities of south central Pennsylvania.
Transit Growth in the Region • Transit ridership continues to grow throughout south central Pennsylvania (2005-2011): • CAT – average increase of 5.3% per year • Amtrak Keystone Corridor (Harrisburg boardings & alightings) – average increase of 7.8% per year
Role of MTP in the Region • Act as facilitator, bringing the region’s business community together with transit agencies to enhance collaboration and cooperation, thereby providing optimum multi-modal transit service throughout south central Pennsylvania • Be a leading advocate for public transportation with the region’s state and federal elected officials
MTP Promoting Transit Options • Complete the Operations Plan Study in the Harrisburg/Hershey/Lebanon corridor, which will improve mobility in the corridor • Conduct – in partnership with Commuter Services of PA – employer transit workshops throughout the region to increase transit usage, awareness and operations
MTP’s Support of Others • Work closely with PennDOT to assess parking needs at each of the five stations in the Keystone Corridor, in order to maximize the investments already made, and create a climate for multi-modal transportation and infrastructure revitalization • Play a leadership role with PennDOT in the Regional Transit Consolidation Study, by helping to facilitate its recommendations and study outcomes
MTP’s Support of Others • Play a role in facilitating further investment in the CREDC/PennDOT projects at the Harrisburg Transportation Center and in the Cameron/ Mulberry/State Streets region, as part of a longer term vision for the redevelopment of the “main line” industrial corridor – Highspire to Rockville
MTP Special Events • Fireworks Express! • Has raised over $87,000 in the 10-year life of the event • Transit Breakfast • Honors community and government leaders for their contributions to transportation in the region • Has raised over $74,000 in the six years the event has been held