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Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Changing Direction

This document outlines the strategic initiatives and challenges faced by the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) in improving transportation accessibility for disadvantaged communities. It details the historical context, including setbacks such as the closure of Santa Rosa CTC and various Medicaid cuts, while highlighting successful projects like Santa Rosa Transit and grant initiatives that enhance service delivery. The collaborative efforts of local coordinating boards, non-profits, and community partners underscore the commitment to fostering inclusive transportation solutions in the region.

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Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Changing Direction

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  1. Florida Commission for the Transportation DisadvantagedChanging Direction Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Julia Pearsall Vikki Garrett July 31, 2012

  2. Introductions • Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) • Julia Pearsall, Transportation Planner • Vikki Garrett, Transportation Planner

  3. Head Winds • 1999 Santa Rosa CTC folds • 2001 Loss of Operator • 2003 Loss of CTC • 2004 72-day ATU strike

  4. Head Winds • 2004 APD pullout • 2004 Medicaid NET contract • 2003-04 PBT becomes CTC • 2004 Hurricane Ivan

  5. Head Winds • 2007 56% Medicaid reduction • CTC drops Medicaid NET • 2007-08 Logisticare • 2009 LCB requests FDOT to inspect vehicles

  6. Anchors • Local Coordinating Boards • Transportation Planning Organization • Non-Profits (APD) • FLAG

  7. Winds at our BackExample 1: Santa Rosa Transit • 2007-08 Santa Rosa Transit Feasibility Study • 2008 TPO applies for JARC & New Freedom • 2010 Santa Rosa Transit service begins • 2011 Santa Rosa Transit marketing campaign

  8. Pensacola State CollegeMilton, FL

  9. Blue Waitman Day

  10. Winds at our BackExample 2: APD • APD inclusion • 2008 JARC & New Freedom • FDOT 5310 grant program • Changes in APD personnel

  11. Winds at our BackExample 3: Grants • Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative • Santa Rosa County - $222,387 scheduling software • Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) • ARC Gateway - $209,047 three vehicles • Santa Rosa Transit - $231,766 continue service • ECAT - $131,295 fixed-route for service workers • New Freedom • ECAT - $252,859 mobility management • Yellow Cab - $66,220 two accessible vehicles

  12. Winds at our BackExample 3: Grants • Bus and Bus Facilities (5309): • Bus Livability • State of Good Repair - $1.05 Million • 9 paratransit replacement vehicles • Scheduling & safety hardware/software

  13. Other Examples • Free trolleys • Partner with hospital • Partner with charter school for ESE students • Matching funds • Accessible taxi cabs

  14. Coordinated Systemin Escambia County

  15. West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC)Staff to the TPOs4081 E Olive Rd, Suite APensacola, FL 32514www.wfrpc.org850.332.7976800.226.8914

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