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ITS Coordination Tools: Perspectives from a Rural California Region

ITS Coordination Tools: Perspectives from a Rural California Region. Pam Couch, Executive Director Modoc Transportation - Alturas, CA pamcouch@frontiernet.net. Some Background. Modoc County region Local transportation agencies roles and responsibilities resource limitations

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ITS Coordination Tools: Perspectives from a Rural California Region

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  1. ITS Coordination Tools: Perspectives from a Rural California Region Pam Couch, Executive Director Modoc Transportation - Alturas, CA pamcouch@frontiernet.net

  2. Some Background • Modoc County region • Local transportation agencies • roles and responsibilities • resource limitations • Coordination as mandate • Technology advancement and/or advanced technologies more available CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  3. A Few Definitions • IntelligentTransportationSystems • Advanced technologies - employ computers and communications (to collect, manage and report data) • Tool – means, instrument or method • Coordination at local, pragmatic level • Consult, collaborate and cooperate to address common issues in community CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  4. Continued budget and funding crises Do more with less! Accountability Measured performance Integrated systems Better data management and sharing Current Trends CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  5. Transportation Model CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  6. Starting Points • Peer Visit • Conference session • Workshop • Focus group • Paper survey form • Telephone survey CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  7. Data Elements • Basic ID – agency, program & contacts • Client group – demographics, numbers and client eligibility • Transportation by agency – persons served, trips, miles, funding, how provided, “feeler” and eligible trip purposes • Vehicle inventory – license number CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  8. Transportation Needs • Client needs - specifics • Fixed route bus service • Dial-A-Ride service • Non-emergency medical transportation • Transportation provider directory • Travel training • Other ________________________ CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  9. Transportation Needs • Agency / Program needs – design intent • Checklist • Makes easier to respond • Restate in common / basic terms • Always ask “other” ___________ • Add some “feelers” • Personal or phone follow-up – to clarify and probe for opportunities CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  10. Partners & Stakeholders • Partners • Local Transportation Commission • Public Transit Operator • CTSA - Coordinated Transportation Service Agency • Neighboring entities, Caltrans and FTA • Contractor – HB Software Solutions • Stakeholders • Social Service Agencies (SSTAC) • Technical Advisory Council • Public – passengers, travelers and residents CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  11. Funding Mechanisms • Recurring Sources • State Rural Planning Assistance (RPA) • Local Transportation Fund (LTF) – ¼¢ tax • Special Program Sources • Federal– ITS Peer-to-Peer, FTA 5313b, FTA Office of Mobility Innovation & FTA 5311f projects • State – Research & Planning grant andEnvironmental Justice grant projects CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

  12. Opportunity to Learn More • Talking Technology and Transportation: Core Suite of ITS Technologies for Transit Agencies • Webinar – 90 minutes • May 22, 2007 – 11am - 12:30 pm PT • Register and get more information at http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s070522 CalACT Spring 2007 Conference

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