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Tennant Creek Community Transport Project

Tennant Creek Community Transport Project. Which way from here?. What are we doing here?. Funded by Local Agencies, NTCOSS, Myer Foundation and the NT Government. Purpose. Assess issues. Challenges for providers. Look at community transport as a social enterprise approach.

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Tennant Creek Community Transport Project

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  1. Tennant Creek Community Transport Project Which way from here?

  2. What are we doing here? Funded by Local Agencies, NTCOSS, Myer Foundation and the NT Government Purpose Assess issues Challenges for providers Look at community transport as a social enterprise approach Mobilise resources Identify a possible lead agency Sustainable strategies

  3. 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

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

  5. PT PT PT ST ST ST Public transport Special transport ST Accessible bus ST ST Better Planning The Access Gap Better Cooperation

  6. Need and Demand

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

  8. Background Issues the Region Overcrowding in housing 0% vacancy rates in rental housing Fluctuating/mobile population Young population No postal delivery service Staff churn

  9. Transport Issues in the Township Little public transport Lack of information Transport fragmentation Non-transport staff providing transport Little communication or cooperation No focal point for mobility or transport issues People get stuck in town

  10. Tennant Creek

  11. Transport operations in Small Towns Commercial market Commercial market

  12. Transport Issues in the Communities Low health/economic status of population Long distances to regional services Poor roads Low car ownership Heavy wear and tear on vehicles Severely limited passenger transport Cost of transport Outstations and more remote communities

  13. Issues with Long Distance Transport Need for long distance transport Limited air services On-time running Getting to/from late-night services Transit centre Cost of travel Accommodation costs Information/booking

  14. Thank you for listening Now its your turn http://www.tpmplanning.com/tennant-creek-transport.html

  15. Here Comes Everybody: How Change HappensWhen People Come Together

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

  17. Aspects of Mobility Management A market for local transport Provides information A clearinghouse for bookings Services for transport disadvantaged Link travel modes

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

  19. 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.

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

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

  22. What are the prospects for Tennant Creek?

  23. What people have suggested - services Route service around town – includes urban living areas Route service along Paterson Street Get-you-home service from Food Barn Late night transport to Greyhound bus and train Coordinate transport to health facilities

  24. What people have suggested - other More sharing of minibuses Information service Transport services to remote communities Back to Country program Proper Transit Centre for all bus services

  25. The Choice The Plonker approach Design one or two services Plonk them into the community Hope for the best The Partnership approach Work to establish a transport hypostructure Engage everybody who is affected Work together towards goals Be flexible

  26. A Transport Hypostructure Infrastructure Its about things – roads, fleets, terminals Hypostructure Its about people - the effort and planning that underpins the services and initiatives

  27. Minibus usage in Tennant Creek

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

  29. How the Register Works Insurance – Vehicle non-owned ` Policies Procedures Vehicle inspections

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

  31. Transport Coordination Model Information Vehicle Register Bookings Driver Pool Fare Income Coordinator Subsidies Programs Brokered Services Coordinated Services Chartered Services PATS Management Scale up gradually

  32. Modes of Operation Passive Active Social Entrepreneur Block Funding Activities defined By funder Activities defined by participants Inflexible Flexible Limited Responsive Various sources of income

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

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