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Some thoughts from … David Denmark

Fair Transport: Are we being taken for a ride?. Some thoughts from … David Denmark. www.tpmplanning.com. Transport – Question or Answer?. Three important concepts:. Mobility – ease of movement. Access – ability to get to where you need to go.

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Some thoughts from … David Denmark

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  1. Fair Transport: Are we being takenfor a ride? Some thoughtsfrom… David Denmark www.tpmplanning.com

  2. Transport – Question or Answer? Three important concepts: Mobility – ease of movement Access – ability to get to where you need to go Movement – physical act of moving, may involve transport mobility = movement + accessibility

  3. PT PT PT ST ST ST Public transport Specialised transport LFB ST Low Floor bus LFB ST LFB + BND ST Better Network Design The Mobility Gap

  4. Unmet Transport Need System Frequency Route Design Cost Physical Design Target group Physical mobility Social disadvantage Cultural issues Knowledge Travel requirements Location Service levels Distance to attractors Concentration of demand

  5. Why Transport Is as it Is Utility Theory – greatest happiness for greatest number Public transport addresses the greatest concentrations of demand • Commuter transport • City to City transport • School transport

  6. Why Transport Is as it Is Need and demand for transport exists in clusters and in scatters Many socially excluded are scattered • Scattered geographically • Scattered virtually Those in scatters get left behind Rawls: We should seek the maximum utilityof the people receiving the mimimum

  7. The Accessible Journey Chain Walk to stop Information Wait for bus Board bus Walk to destination Travel in bus Alight from bus

  8. Issues in the Northern Territory Network Issues Inadequate Infrastructure Poor Support Processes Problems with Fares and Funding Inadequate Information Non-transport involvement

  9. What is Community Transport? Definitions can vary widely Key characteristics Who does it Why we do it How we do it

  10. Definition 1 Not-for-profit Voluntary-managed Community-based Democratic Locally based Users makedecisions

  11. Definition 2 Choice and flexibility and able to respond to passengers needs Available for use by a wide range of people not just disabled or elderly Meets needs that conventionalpublic transport does not Used where conventional public transport systems are not generally viable or appropriate

  12. Definition 3 Less formal public transport provision. Could be bus service controlled by local people to taxi sharing schemes and semi-formalised lift giving. Works in partnership and cooperation with other agencies Leverages transport capacity from variety of agencies and programs Increases service efficiency and return on investment by funders.

  13. Ways of Defining Community Transport Based on knowledge, experience, wishes or requirements Some Knowledge Imperfect Knowledge No idea Different individuals – different Experiences – different frames Some may not know they have experienced it For some it is an aspiration or an ideal Some will see it within confines of funding program or legislation

  14. Mode of Operation CT Not-for-Profit Subsidised Commercial Fully Commercial Social Entrepreneur DRT

  15. Typical NSW CT Operator Shopping Services Individual Transport Outings Health Related Transport

  16. Typical Qld CT Operation Shopping Services Medical Transport Services Group Destination Services Social Transport Services

  17. Non-HACC funded Qld CT Operation

  18. Local Government run CT project

  19. CT fixed route service Operated by South Sydney Community Transport Funded by City of Sydney Council

  20. CT - DRT Service

  21. Contracting in Perth VTF takes bookings from HACC clients VTF schedules services (share ride where possible) Jobs emailed to taxi companies

  22. Key Agency Approach

  23. “Here Comes Everybody: How Change HappensWhen People Come Together” Clay Shirky – New York University

  24. An institutional state of mind that emphasises moving people instead of the mode of transport.

  25. Aspects of Mobility Management A market for local transport A clearinghouse for transactions Alternatives to the car Services for transport disadvantaged Link travel modes Provides information and transactions

  26. Coordination through Mobility Management

  27. The Mobility Office 1 User Agency Mobility Manager Arrange trip Document CT Bus Taxi Hire Car Vol Tp Other

  28. The Mobility Office 2 User Agency Mobility Manager Cannot arrange trip Advocacy Transport development CT Bus Taxi Hire Car Other New

  29. The Minibus Register Minibus Owners Use Non-use Costs to funder and owners Transport Pool Fees Non-minibus owners

  30. Possible Roles for Mobility Office Information and advice Transport organisation and coordination Minibus Register Mobility Office Awareness and education (new) Transport related products and services Sales and reservations TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM

  31. Share resources New services More people access services Gold Coast Mobility Office • Transport resources • Bus & Driver hours • Volunteer expense • Taxi Vouchers Community based agencies TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM TPM

  32. Gold Coast Mobility Office - Partners Funders Home and Community Care Program Gold Coast City Council Economic Development Gold Coast City CouncilCouncil Cabs Qld Department of Education Federal Dept of Transport and Regional Services Department of Veterans’ Affairs Qld Department of Housing(Community Renewal) Service Partners Bluecare Spiritus Transcord Community Transport MulticulturalCommunities Council Gold Coast Crossroads Gold Coast Housing Assn. Care n’ Concern Scribe Alzheimers Assn. Encompass OzCare Volunteering Gold Coast

  33. Accessible Bridge Services - Sydney Regional fundholder Contracts services Regional CommunityTransport Plan Pilots services Easy Transport Office Information Work with bus companies Bus brokerage Accessible transport plans Advocacy Work with Area Health

  34. Community Passenger Networks (SA) Key part of an Integrated Model. Functions: Coordinating transport Providing information Brokering transport services Providing last resort transport for the transport disadvantaged.

  35. Modes of Operation DIY – Community (volunteer) DIY – Community (professional) Contract (agency sets service specs) Referral (agency purchases fixed service) Coordinator/Mobility Manager

  36. Principles for a cooperative transport service Minimise dead andduplicate running Shared access Partnerships with nontransport providers Open to all Government/commercial/community Service Links Cross-subsidy Resource sharing

  37. Sustainable Transport Partnerships – Mobility Management Contracts Other funding Fares Core Funding IT Mgt

  38. Thank you for listening Any questions? www.tpmplanning.com

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