Strategies to Increase Coordination of Transportation Services for the Transportation Disadvantaged (2004) / Chapter Skim
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The role that technology can play in the coordination of transportation services is aptly explained in TCRP Report 76, Guidebook for Selecting Appropriate Technology Systems for Small Urban and Rural Public Transportation Operators. Following is a brief description of some technologies that would be most applicable to the delivery of coordinated transportation services, based on TCRP Report 76.
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The focus of this system is on improving coordination between human services and transportation funding agencies and their subgrantees. Individuals applying for public assistance do so through the New Mexico Human Services Department, Income Support Division.
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It is an example of cooperation and coordination among local planning agencies, transportation providers, and human services agencies. The focus of this coordination effort is a trip reservations and scheduling system operated by Metro (name adopted February 1, 2003; formerly known as Bi-State Development Agency)
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In addition to assessing needs and developing a technology application that will address them effectively, consider issues such as the procurement requirements of funding sources. OTHER TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Other resources that can provide information and guidance related to choosing, implementing, and using technology in transportation include the following: • TCRP Report 76: Guidebook for Selecting Appropriate Technology Systems for Small Urban and Rural Public Transportation Operators, Transportation Research Board, 2002 • Rural Transit ITS Best Practices, prepared by Multisystems, Inc., for the ITS Joint Program Office, March 2003.
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