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Explore the impact of light rail on Greater Phoenix through a comprehensive Quality of Life report by Valley Metro. Learn about their community-building initiatives, proposed paratransit changes, and upcoming events.
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Valley Metro Accessibility Advisory Group (VMAAG) Meeting December 20, 2018
Welcome and Introductions Ron Brooks Manager of Accessible Transit Services Agency Business Technology and Services Valley Metro
Review of 10/25/18 Meeting Summary Ron Brooks Manager of Accessible Transit Services Agency Business Technology and Services Valley Metro
Building Communities + Enhancing Lives: A Quality of Life Report Hannah Quinsey Planner III
Building Communities + Enhancing Lives:A Quality of Life Report
Why a Quality of Life report? Purpose: Evaluate light rail’s impact on the region over the past decade Share the benefits of light rail with the public Target release during Valley Metro Rail’s “Railversary” celebrations Incorporate Valley Metro Core Purpose Mesa Phoenix Tempe
Contributing Sources “As we pitch Greater Phoenix’s value proposition to businesses looking to relocate or expand, transportation is always discussed. Whether that business is a high-tech startup or a global enterprise, they want to assure their employees have access to public transportation options. Valley Metro is a great partner to our economic development strategy and has been instrumental in strengthening our region and connecting people.” - Chris Camacho, President & CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Deliverables Full Report • 100+ pages • Full analysis • Published online on December 6th Executive Summary • 16 Pages • Infographic highlights • ~20,000 printed copies • Shared with regional stakeholders at press event and Railversary
Looking Ahead • Report available online: www.valleymetro.life • RAILVERSARY: https://www.valleymetro.org/railversary
Update on Proposed ParatransitService Changes for Mesa Guillermo Gonzalez Eligibility Certification and Community Outreach Coordinator Agency Business Technology and Services Valley Metro
Current Paratransit Service Area • Service is citywide • Includes areas where transit is not available
Proposed Paratransit Service Area • Paratransit and local bus/light rail services operate in the same areas. • Some areas of the community do not have paratransit.
Outreach Meetings • Valley Metro Public Hearing • Tuesday January 29Open House 2:00 – 2:30 PMPublic Hearing 2:30 – 3:30 PM • Red Mountain Public Library635 N. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205 • Thursday, November 83:30 – 5:30 PMRed Mountain Public Library635 N. Power RoadMesa, AZ 85205 • Saturday, November 1711:30 AM – 1:30 PMEagles Community Center828 Broadway RoadMesa, AZ 85204 • Tuesday, January 153:00 – 4:30 PMSunland Springs Village Auditorium2240 S. Springwood Blvd.Mesa, AZ 85209 • Monday, October 292:00 – 4:00 PMRed Mountain Active Adult Center7550 E. Adobe RoadMesa, AZ 85207 • Thursday, November 12:00 – 4:00 PMMesa Active Adult Center247 N. Mac Donald Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201 • Saturday, November 39:00 – 11:00 AMSunland Springs Village Auditorium2240 S. Springwood Blvd.Mesa, AZ 85209
Options for Providing Comments • By email:paratransit@valleymetro.org • By Mail: • Valley Metro Mobility CenterAttn: Mesa Changes4600 E. Washington Street, Suite 101Phoenix, AZ 85034 • Online: https://www.valleymetro.org/mesa-paratransit
Accessible Transit Service Updates Ron Brooks Manager of Accessible Transit Services Agency Business Technology and Services Valley Metro
Accessible Transit Services Update Service Statistics-Through October 2018 Program Eligibility and Enrollment
Accessible Transit Services Update Service Statistics-Through October 2018 RideChoice Transportation Provided
Accessible Transit Services Update Service Statistics-Through October 2018 Paratransit Call Center Statistics
Accessible Transit Services Update Service Statistics-Through October 2018 Paratransit Service Statistics
Invitation for Comments from the Public Members of the public are invited to provide comments on any non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to two minutes, and comments must be relevant to the accessibility of Valley Metro programs and services.
Next Meeting Thursday, January 31, 2019 2:30 – 4:00 PM Valley Metro Board Room 101 N. First Avenue, Tenth Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003