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HEB Transit: A Two Committee Approach to Stakeholder Involvement

HEB Transit: A Two Committee Approach to Stakeholder Involvement. James Powell North Central Texas Council of Governments August 4, 2009. Overview. Background Accomplishments Committee Structure Roles and Responsibilities Keys to Success Questions. Background.

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HEB Transit: A Two Committee Approach to Stakeholder Involvement

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  1. HEB Transit:A Two Committee Approach toStakeholder Involvement James Powell North Central Texas Council of Governments August 4, 2009

  2. Overview Background Accomplishments Committee Structure Roles and Responsibilities Keys to Success Questions

  3. Background Service began on August 1, 2006 Provides demand-response service to transportation disadvantaged individuals within the Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford Monthly trip passes distributed by partner agencies No fare to the customer Operated under contract by American Red Cross Funding provided by Job Access/Reverse Commute grant and matching community-raised dollars

  4. Accomplishments Expanded hours from 8 hours daily to 12 hours 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Provided 1000th trip in April 2007 Won the 2007 Texas Workforce Commission “Service to Workers” Award Provided 5000th trip in June 2008 Recognized as a United We Ride Useful Practice Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford awarded the 2009 Regional Cooperation Award for their contributions

  5. Stakeholders North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) United Way of Tarrant County Tarrant County Workforce Development Board Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Catholic Charities Christ Memorial Community Church Colleyville Lion’s Club First Baptist Church, Hurst First United Methodist Church of Hurst Northeast Emergency Distribution (NEED) St. John the Apostle Catholic Church St. Michael Catholic Church / Christian Connection St. Paul United Methodist Church St. Vincent’s Episcopal Cathedral Church United Memorial Christian Church

  6. Committee Structure Project Review Committee Meets monthly with 1 representative each from: NCTCOG (Chair) United Way of Tarrant County Tarrant County Workforce Development Board Faith-Based Contributors American Red Cross* United Way Transportation Initiatives Committee Meets bi-monthly with representation from: Cities Faith-Based Organizations Community Volunteers Project Review Committee Members * Non-voting member

  7. Roles and Responsibilities Project Review Committee Project Management Contractor Oversight Budgeting Data / Ridership Reports Marketing / Public Relations United Way Transportation Initiatives Committee Fundraising Marketing Ideas Materials Distribution Community Outreach Advisory Capacity to United Way Representative

  8. Keys to Success Requires a Project Champion Establish Clear Vision Define Roles and Responsibilities Be Inclusive Capitalize on Stakeholder Strengths Keep Focus on the Customer

  9. Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact: James Powell Transportation Planner (817) 695-9283 jpowell@nctcog.org www.nctcog.org/hebtransit

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