Strategies to Increase Coordination of Transportation Services for the Transportation Disadvantaged (2004) / Chapter Skim
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The following paragraphs summarize the approach taken by the research team to the first three tasks of the project, which focused on the identification of the funding sources, planning and decision-making processes, and types of services usually associated with transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged. The selection of the case study sites is also discussed.
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The survey requested information on state programs that fund or support transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged and asked for examples of exemplary coordinated systems or practices operating in each state. Approximately 100 surveys were returned.
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The Guide is intended to be of use to public and private transportation and human services organizations that fund, operate, purchase, or use transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged. Topics covered in the Resource Guide include the following: • Current trends and innovative strategies • Transportation service delivery options • Planning and decision-making processes associated with transportation and human services funding programs • Opportunities for political involvement and tools for transportation advocacy • Funding sources and their requirements • Use of technology to coordinate the operation of transportation services Readers will also learn how to identify potential sources of funding and to inventory local transportation providers.
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, State of New Mexico • Ottumwa Transit Authority, Iowa • St. Louis Transportation Management Association, Missouri • ACCESS Transportation Systems, Pennsylvania • Cross County Transit, North Carolina • DuPage County Taxi Subsidy Program, Illinois • Flint MTA, Michigan • Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
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12 Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Action Plan on Aging and Mobility Alliance for Transportation Research Greater Twin Cities United Way Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition Space Coast Area Transit Cross County Transit Ottumwa Transit Authority DuPage County Taxi Subsidy Program St. Louis Transportation Management Association RIDES Mass Transit District Aaron E Henry Community Health Center Delta Area Rural Transportation Center Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments ACCESS Transportation Systems York County Transit Authority Massachusetts Human Service Transportation Office MichiVan Program Flint MTA Michigan Welfare-to-Work Program and Midland County King County Metro Community Partnerships Program Washington Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation Thurston County Case Studies Coalition-Building Clustered Mini-Case Studies Use of Technology Clustered Mini-Case Studies Full Case Studies Mini Case Studies Figure 1.
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