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Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Project

Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Project. August 9, 1999 a tragic accident took the lives of 13 farm workers near Five Points. The fact is many farm workers have no vehicle. They are …. Forced to ride with others They often pay exorbitant fees Most vehicles are unsafe,

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Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Project

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  1. Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Project

  2. August 9, 1999 a tragic accident took the lives of 13 farm workers near Five Points

  3. The fact is many farm workers have no vehicle. They are …. • Forced to ride with others • They often pay exorbitant fees • Most vehicles are unsafe, under insured and are driven by unqualified drivers.

  4. Within 2 months of the Five Points accident, government and transportation officials began looking for solutions. They … • Held hearings • Hosted forums seeking solutions • Conducted fact-finding meetings

  5. The goal was defined: • To provide qualified agricultural workers with affordable vehicles they could use to drive themselves and others to work.

  6. A one-time grant from State and Federal funds was awarded toKings County Area Public TransitAgency (KCAPTA) to set-up a program and purchase vans.

  7. April, 2002:AITS was launched • 123 new 15-passenger vans were purchased

  8. The program would provide: • New 15-passenger vans • 2M insurance policy on each van • GPS on each van • Emergency equipment • Gas card for driver • Inspection by Highway Patrol

  9. Vanpool Drivers • Volunteers working in the ag industry • Have a Class C license • Pass a Class B physical • Provide clean DMV driving record

  10. Vanpool Passengers: • Pay a monthly fee based on mileage • Serves as back up drivers • Can contact AITS staff with any concerns about the program

  11. Rider Payments are used to: • Cover van maintenance • Fuel costs • Insurance • Administrative costs

  12. • Direct marketing to employers • Video and DVD presentations • Paycheck stuffers • Newsletter inserts • Media press conferences • Paid advertising on radio & television AITS personnel set up presentations at swap meets, special events, etc. to reach potential drivers and riders Marketing the AITS program:

  13. The AITS programcost employers nothing but has become a benefit to them.

  14. Angela O’Blenis Director of Human Resources Paramount Farms I would recommend the AITS program to other employers. It’s taken so little of our time and our employees have been so happy with this program. Josefina Mora AITS Rider The AITS program has helped me financially, because it has saved me $100 a month. Besides, I don’t have to use my car.

  15. Benefits to Participants: • Safe and reliable transportation for employees • Increases on time performance and attendance • Employees save money on transportation costs • Gives employees a new sense of pride and well being

  16. AITS Success • AITS now operates nearly 100 vans • Each van carries up to 15 people • Today the programs operate in 5 counties: Kings County Tulare County Fresno County Madera County and Kern County

  17. KCAPTA Introduces

  18. KART Vanpool programprovides vans for employees of8 correctional facilities

  19. KART Vanpools benefitprison employees • Prison employees receive a rebate of up to $65/month • They save on transportation costs plus the wear & tear on their own vehicles • Some vans operate 24/7 serving 3 shifts per day allowing employees the option to work more than one shift

  20. Managing the AITS - KART Vanpool Programs Eight full time people handle The day to day operations of the vanpool programs

  21. OutsideSupport • Routine maintenance and minor repairs are accomplished on site by local dealer • Routine detailing of vans are performed on location for driver/rider convenience • Window repair and replacement also performed on site

  22. The people behind the programs • Each program has a transit coordinator and support staff • The office staff support the operations through use of a GPS system, radio communication with all vans • Staff can be reached via radio or phone 24/7 if problems arise

  23. The Results … • Programs operate over 200 vans • Transports over 2,000 people per month • Eliminates 240,000 vehicle trips • Eliminates 38M miles of travel • Prevents 58 injuries or fatalities • Saves participants $7,500 ea • Total indirect savings of 34M per year

  24. What’s Next? • Establish South Valley RideShare website for the purpose of . . .

  25. What’s Next? • Establish South Valley RideShare website for the purpose of . . . • Providing networking between drivers and riders • Promoting ridesharing, vanpooling and carpooling • Promote public transportation in the 5 county area

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